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The Libertarian Party of Arkansas has submitted more than 13,000 signatures to the Arkansas Secretary of State in its latest effort to regain recognized political party status and the ability to nominate candidates for office in 2026.
Libertarian Party of Arkansas Submits Petitions for 2026 Ballot Access
The Libertarian Party of Arkansas has submitted more than 13,000 signatures to the Arkansas Secretary of State in its latest effort to regain recognized political party status and the ability to nomin...
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November 26, 2025 at 10:28 PM
The Libertarian Party of Arkansas has submitted more than 13,000 signatures to the Arkansas Secretary of State in its latest effort to regain recognized political party status and the ability to nominate candidates for office in 2026.
The Massachusetts Forward Party has formally adopted mission, vision, and values statements as part of recent efforts to define its organizational direction and develop a state-level policy identity.
Massachusetts Forward Party Adopts Mission, Vision, and Values Statements
The Massachusetts Forward Party has formally adopted mission, vision, and values statements as part of recent efforts to define its organizational direction and develop a state-level policy identity.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:09 PM
The Massachusetts Forward Party has formally adopted mission, vision, and values statements as part of recent efforts to define its organizational direction and develop a state-level policy identity.
The timing of the vote is especially notable, as it came just hours before President Trump met with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist whose campaign was backed by the national Democratic Socialists of America.
U.S. House Passes Resolution Condemning the "Horrors of Socialism"
The United States House of Representatives voted last week to approve a non-binding resolution broadly condemning the “horrors of socialism,” declaring the ideology incompatible with the country’s fou...
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November 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The timing of the vote is especially notable, as it came just hours before President Trump met with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist whose campaign was backed by the national Democratic Socialists of America.
The Libertarian Party of Ohio is pushing back against legislation passed by the Ohio Senate that would bar the use of ranked-choice voting and impose funding penalties on local governments that implement it, calling the proposal “a penalty on democratic choice.”
Libertarian Party of Ohio Condemns Effort to Ban Ranked-Choice Voting
The Libertarian Party of Ohio is pushing back against legislation passed by the Ohio State Senate that would bar the use of ranked-choice voting and impose funding penalties on local governments that ...
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November 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The Libertarian Party of Ohio is pushing back against legislation passed by the Ohio Senate that would bar the use of ranked-choice voting and impose funding penalties on local governments that implement it, calling the proposal “a penalty on democratic choice.”
The resolution is not Salazar’s first effort to push such a message. In 2021, she introduced H.Res. 548, also titled “Denouncing the Horrors of Socialism,” which similarly condemned historic socialist regimes. That version failed to advance to a vote.
U.S. House Passes Resolution Condemning the "Horrors of Socialism"
The United States House of Representatives voted last week to approve a non-binding resolution broadly condemning the “horrors of socialism,” declaring the ideology incompatible with the country’s fou...
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November 25, 2025 at 6:11 PM
The resolution is not Salazar’s first effort to push such a message. In 2021, she introduced H.Res. 548, also titled “Denouncing the Horrors of Socialism,” which similarly condemned historic socialist regimes. That version failed to advance to a vote.
Delegates passed several bylaws amendments, including a pair of changes designed to ensure Maine Libertarians remain eligible to serve as delegates to the Libertarian National Convention if the state ever removes the Libertarian Party as a voter-registration option.
Libertarian Party of Maine Elects New Leadership, Approves Bylaws Changes at Annual Convention
The Libertarian Party of Maine elected new leadership and approved several bylaws changes this month at its state convention, including amendments establishing a contingency process to ensure members ...
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November 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Delegates passed several bylaws amendments, including a pair of changes designed to ensure Maine Libertarians remain eligible to serve as delegates to the Libertarian National Convention if the state ever removes the Libertarian Party as a voter-registration option.
The Prohibition Party has qualified for political group recognition in Alaska, allowing state voters to register as members of the party and requiring the Alaska Division of Elections to track its total registrations.
Prohibition Party Qualifies for Political Group Recognition in Alaska
The Prohibition Party has qualified for political group recognition in Alaska, allowing state voters to register as members of the party and requiring the Alaska Division of Elections to track its tot...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The Prohibition Party has qualified for political group recognition in Alaska, allowing state voters to register as members of the party and requiring the Alaska Division of Elections to track its total registrations.
The United States House of Representatives voted last week to approve a non-binding resolution broadly condemning the “horrors of socialism,” declaring the ideology incompatible with the country’s founding principles.
U.S. House Passes Resolution Condemning the "Horrors of Socialism"
The United States House of Representatives voted last week to approve a non-binding resolution broadly condemning the “horrors of socialism,” declaring the ideology incompatible with the country’s fou...
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November 25, 2025 at 12:08 AM
The United States House of Representatives voted last week to approve a non-binding resolution broadly condemning the “horrors of socialism,” declaring the ideology incompatible with the country’s founding principles.
The United States Pirate Party is conducting a multi-round tournament to determine the host city for its 2026 national conference. The organization says the event will be held on a boat regardless of which city ultimately wins.
U.S. Pirate Party Conducting Multi-Round Vote to Select 2026 Conference Site
The United States Pirate Party is conducting a multi-round tournament to determine the host city for its 2026 national conference. The organization says the event will be held on a boat regardless of ...
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November 24, 2025 at 9:41 PM
The United States Pirate Party is conducting a multi-round tournament to determine the host city for its 2026 national conference. The organization says the event will be held on a boat regardless of which city ultimately wins.
The Libertarian Party of Illinois has come out against the state’s new digital identification system, arguing that the program threatens privacy rights and expands state authority without reducing the existing reliance on physical identification cards.
Libertarian Party of Illinois Raises Privacy Concerns Over State Digital ID System
The Libertarian Party of Illinois has come out against the state’s new digital identification system, arguing that the program threatens privacy rights and expands state authority without reducing the...
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November 24, 2025 at 8:10 PM
The Libertarian Party of Illinois has come out against the state’s new digital identification system, arguing that the program threatens privacy rights and expands state authority without reducing the existing reliance on physical identification cards.
The Vermont Progressive Party made significant changes to its leadership this month at its annual convention, calling it “the beginning of a new era” for the organization. Delegates also honored former chair Anthony Pollina for his years of service. #vtpoli
Vermont Progressive Party Elects New Leadership, Honors Former Chair Anthony Pollina
The Vermont Progressive Party made significant changes to its leadership this month at its annual convention, calling it “the beginning of a new era” for the organization. Delegates also honored forme...
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November 24, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The Vermont Progressive Party made significant changes to its leadership this month at its annual convention, calling it “the beginning of a new era” for the organization. Delegates also honored former chair Anthony Pollina for his years of service. #vtpoli
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November 21, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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Morris and Santana are two of 18 candidates endorsed by the national Forward Party who won their elections on November 4. The party had endorsed 56 candidates ahead of the general election, including five in North Carolina.
North Carolina Forward Party Hosting Town Hall With Newly Elected Affiliate Members
The North Carolina Forward Party is hosting a virtual town hall event next month featuring two local Forward-aligned officials elected in November from the city of Concord.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Morris and Santana are two of 18 candidates endorsed by the national Forward Party who won their elections on November 4. The party had endorsed 56 candidates ahead of the general election, including five in North Carolina.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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The party argues that the program conflicts with Article I, Section 6 of the Illinois Constitution by creating a central repository of identifying information that could be subject to search, seizure, or investigation.
Libertarian Party of Illinois Raises Privacy Concerns Over State Digital ID System
The Libertarian Party of Illinois has come out against the state’s new digital identification system, contending that the program threatens privacy rights and expands state authority without reducing ...
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November 21, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The party argues that the program conflicts with Article I, Section 6 of the Illinois Constitution by creating a central repository of identifying information that could be subject to search, seizure, or investigation.
The Libertarian National Committee will meet Friday evening to appoint several of its members to the party’s Credentials Committee, with the understanding that they will be replaced at the organization’s next in-person meeting.
Libertarian National Committee to Meet to Appoint Temporary Credentials Committee Members
The Libertarian National Committee will meet Friday evening to appoint several of its members to the party’s Credentials Committee, with the understanding that they will be replaced at the organizatio...
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November 21, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The Libertarian National Committee will meet Friday evening to appoint several of its members to the party’s Credentials Committee, with the understanding that they will be replaced at the organization’s next in-person meeting.
Libertarian Anthony Cristo has announced that he is running for Texas lieutenant governor in 2026, becoming the first publicly declared Libertarian candidate for the statewide office ahead of next year’s nominating convention. #txpolitics
Libertarian Anthony Cristo Announces 2026 Bid for Texas Lieutenant Governor
Libertarian Anthony Cristo has announced that he is running for Texas lieutenant governor in 2026, becoming the first publicly declared Libertarian candidate for the statewide office ahead of next yea...
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November 20, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Libertarian Anthony Cristo has announced that he is running for Texas lieutenant governor in 2026, becoming the first publicly declared Libertarian candidate for the statewide office ahead of next year’s nominating convention. #txpolitics
The North Carolina Forward Party is hosting a virtual town hall event next month featuring two local Forward-aligned officials elected in November from the city of Concord.
North Carolina Forward Party Hosting Town Hall With Newly Elected Affiliate Members
The North Carolina Forward Party is hosting a virtual town hall event next month featuring two local Forward-aligned officials elected in November from the city of Concord.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:14 PM
The North Carolina Forward Party is hosting a virtual town hall event next month featuring two local Forward-aligned officials elected in November from the city of Concord.
The Vermont Progressive Party made significant changes to its leadership this month at its annual convention, calling it “the beginning of a new era” for the organization. Delegates also honored former chair Anthony Pollina for his years of service. #vtpoli
Vermont Progressive Party Elects New Leadership, Honors Former Chair Anthony Pollina
The Vermont Progressive Party made significant changes to its leadership this month at its annual convention, calling it “the beginning of a new era” for the organization. Delegates also honored forme...
independentpoliticalreport.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The Vermont Progressive Party made significant changes to its leadership this month at its annual convention, calling it “the beginning of a new era” for the organization. Delegates also honored former chair Anthony Pollina for his years of service. #vtpoli
Maine Libertarians elected new leadership and approved several bylaws changes this month at their state convention, including amendments establishing a contingency process to ensure members may continue serving as national delegates if Maine ever discontinues tracking Libertarian enrollment.
Libertarian Party of Maine Elects New Leadership, Approves Bylaws Changes at Annual Convention
The Libertarian Party of Maine elected new leadership this month at its state convention and approved several bylaws changes, including amendments establishing a contingency process to ensure members ...
independentpoliticalreport.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Maine Libertarians elected new leadership and approved several bylaws changes this month at their state convention, including amendments establishing a contingency process to ensure members may continue serving as national delegates if Maine ever discontinues tracking Libertarian enrollment.
The newly adopted water plank presents a broad set of principles the Pirate Party says should guide water policy, centering on the premise that access to clean water is a human right and shared responsibility rather than a commodity.
United States Pirate Party Adds Clean Water Plank to National Platform
The United States Pirate Party has added a clean water plank to its national platform, calling for water to be treated as a human right and protected resource, with stronger public oversight and accou...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The newly adopted water plank presents a broad set of principles the Pirate Party says should guide water policy, centering on the premise that access to clean water is a human right and shared responsibility rather than a commodity.
The Libertarian Party of Chicago announced this month the successful completion of its petition drive to place candidates on the ballot for the 2026 Cook County primary, with a slate of nine candidates set to appear. #ilpolitics
Libertarian Party of Chicago Completes Petition Drive for 2026 Primary Candidates
The Libertarian Party of Chicago announced this month the successful completion of its petition drive to place candidates on the ballot for the 2026 Cook County primary, with a slate of nine candidate...
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November 19, 2025 at 9:41 PM
The Libertarian Party of Chicago announced this month the successful completion of its petition drive to place candidates on the ballot for the 2026 Cook County primary, with a slate of nine candidates set to appear. #ilpolitics
Among the Democratic Socialists of America’s most prominent victories was the election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York City. Mamdani appeared on both the Democratic and Working Families Party lines, giving the latter party its strongest mayoral showing in city history.
Democratic Socialists of America Report 12 Wins from 2025 Election Cycle with Two Runoffs Ahead
The Democratic Socialists of America has reported 12 wins from the 2025 election cycle, with two additional endorsed candidates advancing to December runoff contests. The organization has endorsed 23 ...
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November 19, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Among the Democratic Socialists of America’s most prominent victories was the election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York City. Mamdani appeared on both the Democratic and Working Families Party lines, giving the latter party its strongest mayoral showing in city history.
Morris and Santana are two of 18 candidates endorsed by the national Forward Party who won their elections on November 4. The party had endorsed 56 candidates ahead of the general election, including five in North Carolina. Three of those candidates were elected. #ncpol
North Carolina Forward Party Hosting Town Hall With Newly Elected Affiliate Members
The North Carolina Forward Party is hosting a virtual town hall event next month featuring two local Forward-aligned officials elected in November from the city of Concord.
independentpoliticalreport.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Morris and Santana are two of 18 candidates endorsed by the national Forward Party who won their elections on November 4. The party had endorsed 56 candidates ahead of the general election, including five in North Carolina. Three of those candidates were elected. #ncpol
The Green Party of the United States has reported that at least 14 candidates formally associated with the organization won a combined 16 local and state races this month. Green candidates have won 48 elections since the start of the 2025 cycle.
Green Party Reports 14 Candidates Winning 16 Races in November 2025 Elections
The Green Party of the United States has reported that at least 14 candidates formally associated with the organization won a combined 16 local and state races this month. Green candidates have won 48...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The Green Party of the United States has reported that at least 14 candidates formally associated with the organization won a combined 16 local and state races this month. Green candidates have won 48 elections since the start of the 2025 cycle.