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Independent Political Report is your news source for stories and updates on American third parties and independent candidates. We are an independent and non-partisan virtual journal supported by Outsider Media Foundation.
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November 9, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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What a year it's been! 2024 brought many unexpected twists and exciting moments for third parties and independent candidates, and we’ve tried to cover it all. Still, did we miss anything? Share your thoughts and tips in our Monthly Open Thread!
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December 30, 2024 at 3:20 PM
What a year it's been! 2024 brought many unexpected twists and exciting moments for third parties and independent candidates, and we’ve tried to cover it all. Still, did we miss anything? Share your thoughts and tips in our Monthly Open Thread!
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The Libertarian Party of Mississippi announced on Monday that its 2025 Annual Convention will be held in Biloxi next month. The convention will be a one-day event. #mspol
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December 24, 2024 at 3:20 PM
The Libertarian Party of Mississippi announced on Monday that its 2025 Annual Convention will be held in Biloxi next month. The convention will be a one-day event. #mspol
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The North Carolina Forward Party announced on Wednesday that its volunteers have gathered 1,000 signatures in their effort to qualify the party for future ballot access. The party needs approximately 14,310 signatures to qualify. #ncpolitics
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November 27, 2024 at 10:51 PM
The North Carolina Forward Party announced on Wednesday that its volunteers have gathered 1,000 signatures in their effort to qualify the party for future ballot access. The party needs approximately 14,310 signatures to qualify. #ncpolitics
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The Libertarian Party lauded the selection of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the U.S. Health and Human Services Department as a “groundbreaking moment” for the party in an email this week, referencing Kennedy’s lifetime membership with the party.
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November 27, 2024 at 9:07 PM
The Libertarian Party lauded the selection of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the U.S. Health and Human Services Department as a “groundbreaking moment” for the party in an email this week, referencing Kennedy’s lifetime membership with the party.
Read: independentpoliticalreport.com/2024/11/libe...
Read: independentpoliticalreport.com/2024/11/libe...
The Forward Party announced this week that it is developing a training program to support future candidates in building a campaign presence, accessing independent donors and volunteers, and properly adhering to legal and financial requirements.
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November 27, 2024 at 8:31 PM
The Forward Party announced this week that it is developing a training program to support future candidates in building a campaign presence, accessing independent donors and volunteers, and properly adhering to legal and financial requirements.
Read: independentpoliticalreport.com/2024/11/forw...
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Randall Terry, who ran this past election cycle as the Constitution Party's presidential nominee, is reportedly planning to run in the special election for Florida's sixth congressional district next year. #FlaPol
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November 27, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Randall Terry, who ran this past election cycle as the Constitution Party's presidential nominee, is reportedly planning to run in the special election for Florida's sixth congressional district next year. #FlaPol
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The Libertarian Party lauded the recent selection of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the U.S. Health and Human Services Department as a "groundbreaking moment" for the party this week, referencing Kennedy's lifetime membership with the party.
Read: independentpoliticalreport.com/2024/11/libe...
Read: independentpoliticalreport.com/2024/11/libe...
November 26, 2024 at 7:44 PM
The Libertarian Party lauded the recent selection of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the U.S. Health and Human Services Department as a "groundbreaking moment" for the party this week, referencing Kennedy's lifetime membership with the party.
Read: independentpoliticalreport.com/2024/11/libe...
Read: independentpoliticalreport.com/2024/11/libe...
The U.S. Pirate Party is testing a new weekly podcast exploring the philosophy behind the Pirate movement and various topics related to the party. The show, titled "Talk the Plank," will air until January to allow the party to gauge interest.
Read: independentpoliticalreport.com/2024/11/unit...
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November 26, 2024 at 5:12 PM
The U.S. Pirate Party is testing a new weekly podcast exploring the philosophy behind the Pirate movement and various topics related to the party. The show, titled "Talk the Plank," will air until January to allow the party to gauge interest.
Read: independentpoliticalreport.com/2024/11/unit...
Read: independentpoliticalreport.com/2024/11/unit...
ICYMI: The Green Mountain Peace and Justice Party has called on the Vermont legislature to reappoint incumbent Lieutenant Governor David Zuckerman when it meets next year due to no candidate receiving a majority in the election. #vtpoli
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November 26, 2024 at 4:06 PM
ICYMI: The Green Mountain Peace and Justice Party has called on the Vermont legislature to reappoint incumbent Lieutenant Governor David Zuckerman when it meets next year due to no candidate receiving a majority in the election. #vtpoli
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The Yankee National Party announced this month that it is finalizing its new platform for the upcoming year while also seeking to endorse and recruit candidates in New England for the 2025 and 2026 election cycles.
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November 25, 2024 at 9:17 PM
The Yankee National Party announced this month that it is finalizing its new platform for the upcoming year while also seeking to endorse and recruit candidates in New England for the 2025 and 2026 election cycles.
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Former presidential candidates Dr. Jill Stein of the Green Party and Claudia De la Cruz of the Party for Socialism and Liberation are among the convenors of a planned Inauguration Day demonstration in Washington, D.C., next year.
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November 25, 2024 at 7:38 PM
Former presidential candidates Dr. Jill Stein of the Green Party and Claudia De la Cruz of the Party for Socialism and Liberation are among the convenors of a planned Inauguration Day demonstration in Washington, D.C., next year.
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The Liberal Party USA has published its agenda for its inaugural national convention in early December. The event will feature a keynote address by former Congressman Joe Walsh, along with discussions from various classical liberal advocates.
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November 25, 2024 at 4:31 PM
The Liberal Party USA has published its agenda for its inaugural national convention in early December. The event will feature a keynote address by former Congressman Joe Walsh, along with discussions from various classical liberal advocates.
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The Green Party announced on Friday that it is joining international groups in condemning the Biden administration's decision to supply anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine in response to changing military tactics.
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November 22, 2024 at 9:06 PM
The Green Party announced on Friday that it is joining international groups in condemning the Biden administration's decision to supply anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine in response to changing military tactics.
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The Liberal Party USA has published its updated agenda for its inaugural convention in early December. The event will feature a keynote address by former Congressman Joe Walsh, along with discussions from various classical liberal advocates.
Read: independentpoliticalreport.com/2024/11/libe...
Read: independentpoliticalreport.com/2024/11/libe...
November 22, 2024 at 7:40 PM
The Liberal Party USA has published its updated agenda for its inaugural convention in early December. The event will feature a keynote address by former Congressman Joe Walsh, along with discussions from various classical liberal advocates.
Read: independentpoliticalreport.com/2024/11/libe...
Read: independentpoliticalreport.com/2024/11/libe...
The Libertarian Party announced this week that at least 20 of its candidates were elected to public office in state elections held this month. A majority of these victories have so far occurred in the states of Nebraska, California, and Michigan.
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November 21, 2024 at 11:04 PM
The Libertarian Party announced this week that at least 20 of its candidates were elected to public office in state elections held this month. A majority of these victories have so far occurred in the states of Nebraska, California, and Michigan.
Read: independentpoliticalreport.com/2024/11/libe...
Read: independentpoliticalreport.com/2024/11/libe...
The Libertarian Party of Florida announced on Thursday that Matt Johnson, its former Region 2 Alternate Representative for the Libertarian National Committee, has been named as its new chair.
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November 21, 2024 at 7:02 PM
The Libertarian Party of Florida announced on Thursday that Matt Johnson, its former Region 2 Alternate Representative for the Libertarian National Committee, has been named as its new chair.
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