Independent Political Report

United States Pirate Party to Fill Two National Vacancies, Revive Press Committee The Pirate National Committee will meet this month to fill vacancies for its director of public relations and director of the on-line positions. The committee will also consider reviving the party's P...

The Pirate National Committee will meet this month to fill vacancies for its director of public relations and director of the on-line positions. The committee will also consider reviving the party's Press Committee, with the incoming PR director to play a key role.

State Rep. Travis Corcoran to Keynote Libertarian Party of New Hampshire State Convention The Libertarian Party of New Hampshire will host Republican state Rep. Travis Corcoran as the featured guest speaker at its upcoming state convention next month in Manchester. The party has also relea...

The Libertarian Party of New Hampshire will host Republican state Rep. Travis Corcoran as the featured guest speaker at its upcoming state convention next month in Manchester. The party has also released updated details on the event’s agenda and location.

Libertarian National Committee Weighing Whether Purchases Count Toward Party Membership The Libertarian National Committee is currently weighing whether purchases such as merchandise and event tickets should count toward the donation threshold required for sustaining membership and eligi...

The Libertarian National Committee is currently weighing whether purchases such as merchandise and event tickets should count toward the donation threshold required for sustaining membership and eligibility to hold national office within the party.

Green Party Considering Impeachment Campaign Targeting Brett Kavanaugh The Green National Committee is considering whether to launch a national petition drive urging Congress to impeach U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh over a 2025 ruling on immigration enforcem...

If authorized, the proposed committee, referred to in the motion as a “Brett Kavanaugh impeachment committee,” would be tasked with organizing and executing a petition drive urging Congress to impeach Kavanaugh over a 2025 ruling on immigration enforcement

Libertarian Party of Colorado Votes to End Liberty Pledge Strategy The Libertarian Party of Colorado has voted to discontinue its “Liberty Pledge,” a strategy under which the party sought policy commitments from candidates of other parties in exchange for not fieldin...

The Libertarian Party of Colorado has voted to discontinue its “Liberty Pledge,” a strategy under which the party sought policy commitments from candidates of other parties in exchange for not fielding a Libertarian candidate in certain races. #copolitics

Conservative Party of New York State Announces 2026 Statewide Candidate Slate The Conservative Party of New York State has endorsed four statewide candidates for the 2026 general election, all of whom also recently received backing from the New York Republican Party.

The Conservative Party of New York State has endorsed four statewide candidates for the 2026 general election, all of whom also recently received backing from the New York Republican Party. #nypolitics

Libertarian National Committee Weighing Whether Purchases Count Toward Party Membership The Libertarian National Committee is currently weighing whether purchases such as merchandise and event tickets should count toward the donation threshold required for sustaining membership and eligi...

The Libertarian National Committee is currently weighing whether purchases such as merchandise and event tickets should count toward the donation threshold required for sustaining membership and eligibility to hold national office within the party.

United States Pirate Party to Fill Two National Vacancies, Revive Press Committee The Pirate National Committee will meet this month to fill vacancies for its director of public relations and director of the on-line positions. The meeting will also explore reviving the party’s dorm...

The Pirate National Committee will meet this month to fill vacancies for its director of public relations and director of the on-line positions. The meeting will also explore reviving the party’s dormant Press Committee, with the incoming public relations director to play a key role.

Nebraska Legal Marijuana NOW Party to Have Contested Gubernatorial Primary The Nebraska Legal Marijuana NOW Party will have a contested gubernatorial primary this year, after two candidates filed paperwork to seek the party’s nomination for the 2026 general election.

The Nebraska Legal Marijuana NOW Party will have a contested gubernatorial primary this year, after two candidates filed paperwork to seek the party’s nomination for the 2026 general election.

Libertarian Party to Hold 2028 National Convention in El Paso, Texas The Libertarian National Committee voted this month to hold the party’s 2028 national convention in El Paso, Texas, selecting the city over Richmond, Virginia, after two rounds of balloting.

The Libertarian National Committee voted this month to hold the party’s 2028 national convention in El Paso, Texas, selecting the city over Richmond, Virginia, after two rounds of balloting.

Nina Turner Endorses Green Party Candidate Butch Ware for California Governor Former Ohio state Sen. Nina Turner has endorsed Green Party gubernatorial candidate Butch Ware in California’s 2026 governor’s race, praising him as “a champion” who is running on “a humanitarian plat...

Former Ohio state Sen. Nina Turner has endorsed Green Party gubernatorial candidate Butch Ware in California’s 2026 governor’s race, praising him as “a champion” who is running on “a humanitarian platform for all people.” #capolitics

Nearly Two Dozen Candidates File to Seek Utah Legislative Seats on Forward Party Ballot Line Twenty-two candidates have filed paperwork to run for seats in the Utah Legislature on the Forward Party ballot line in the 2026 general election, according to filing information released by the Utah ...

Twenty-two candidates have filed paperwork to run for seats in the Utah Legislature on the Forward Party ballot line in the 2026 general election, according to filing information released by the Utah lieutenant governor’s office. #utpol

Cato Co-founder, Former Libertarian National Committee Chair Ed Crane Dies at 81 Edward H. “Ed” Crane III, co-founder and president emeritus of the libertarian Cato Institute and a former chair of the Libertarian National Committee, died Tuesday, February 10, 2026. He was 81.

Born in Los Angeles, California, on August 15, 1944, Crane played a significant role in both the institutional development of the modern libertarian movement and the growth of Cato into one of the country’s most prominent libertarian policy think tanks.

Libertarian Party of Colorado Votes to End Liberty Pledge Strategy The Libertarian Party of Colorado has voted to discontinue its “Liberty Pledge,” a strategy under which the party sought policy commitments from candidates of other parties in exchange for not fieldin...

The Libertarian Party of Colorado has voted to discontinue its “Liberty Pledge,” a strategy under which the party sought policy commitments from candidates of other parties in exchange for not fielding a Libertarian candidate in certain races. #copolitics

New York Prohibition Party Responds to Hochul’s State of the State, Calls for Substance Controls and Ballot Access Reform The Prohibition Party of New York has responded to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2026 State of the State address, criticizing the governor’s proposals on alcohol and marijuana policy while calling for the repea...

The Prohibition Party of New York has responded to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2026 State of the State address, criticizing the governor's proposals on alcohol and marijuana policy while calling for the repeal of New York’s tightened ballot access laws. #nypolitics

Green-Rainbow Party of Massachusetts Announces 2026 Convention Details, Internal Communication Changes The Green-Rainbow Party of Massachusetts will meet in Worcester for its 2026 state convention, which will include a coalition-building event. The party is also planning major changes to its internal c...

The Green-Rainbow Party of Massachusetts will meet in Worcester for its 2026 state convention, which will include a coalition-building event. The party is also planning major changes to its internal communication platforms later this year.

Libertarian Party of Arkansas Hosting Gubernatorial Forum for 2026 Candidates The Libertarian Party of Arkansas will host a gubernatorial forum on Thursday evening featuring four candidates who are seeking the party’s nomination for governor in the 2026 election.

The Libertarian Party of Arkansas will host a gubernatorial forum on Thursday evening featuring four candidates who are seeking the party’s nomination for governor in the 2026 election.

Minneapolis Shows Us Anarchism at Work This article was originally published by Emma Arcadia on February 3, 2026, in Assigned Media and is republished here with the express permission of both the author and the original publication. The Ou...

“Minneapolis Shows Us Anarchism at Work” — an opinion by Emma Arcadia. Originally published at @assignedmedia.org; republished with permission.

Cato Co-founder, Former Libertarian National Committee Chair Ed Crane Dies at 81 Edward H. “Ed” Crane III, co-founder and president emeritus of the libertarian Cato Institute and a former chair of the Libertarian National Committee, died Tuesday, February 10, 2026. He was 81.

Edward H. “Ed” Crane III, co-founder and president emeritus of the libertarian Cato Institute and a former chair of the Libertarian National Committee, died Tuesday, February 10, 2026. He was 81.

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Green-Rainbow Party Endorses Andrea James for Massachusetts Governor in 2026 Election The Green-Rainbow Party of Massachusetts has endorsed Andrea “AJ” James in the state’s 2026 gubernatorial race. James formally launched an independent bid for governor at a campaign event in Boston la...

The Green-Rainbow Party of Massachusetts has endorsed Andrea “AJ” James in the state’s 2026 gubernatorial race. James formally launched her independent bid at a campaign event in Boston last month. #mapoli

Libertarian Party of Ohio Hosting Debate Between Gubernatorial Hopefuls The Libertarian Party of Ohio is set to host a gubernatorial debate this month between Don Kissick and Travis Vought, the two candidates currently seeking the party’s nomination for governor in the 20...

The event is open to the public and is intended to give voters an opportunity to hear directly from Libertarian candidates and compare their policy priorities. The party's Lucas County affiliate will livestream the debate for those unable to attend. #ohpol

Forward Party Condemns Trump Calls to Nationalize U.S. Elections The Forward Party has denounced calls to “nationalize” U.S. elections after President Donald Trump urged Republicans to take control of election administration in multiple locations during a recent po...

“America’s elections are not rigged at the ballot box,” the statement read. “They are rigged by discriminatory rules and barriers created by the two-party system that shut out independent and third-party voices.”

Texas Forward Party Appoints New County Chairs in Cameron and Harris Counties The Texas Forward Party has named two new county chairs, appointing civic leader Ciara Perez as Cameron County Chair and attorney John Flud as Harris County Chair. The appointments come as the party p...

The Texas Forward Party has named two new county chairs, appointing civic leader Ciara Perez as Cameron County Chair and attorney John Flud as Harris County Chair. The appointments come as the party prepares for its inaugural state convention later this year. #txpol

Indiana Rep. Ed Clere to Leave Republican Party, Launch Independent Mayoral Run Indiana state Rep. Ed Clere has announced that he will leave the Republican Party and not seek reelection to his House seat, instead launching an independent bid for mayor of New Albany in the city’s ...

Indiana state Rep. Ed Clere has announced that he will leave the Republican Party and not seek reelection to his House seat, instead launching an independent bid for mayor of New Albany in the city’s 2027 municipal election. #inpol

Libertarian Party of Ohio Hosting Debate Between Gubernatorial Hopefuls The Libertarian Party of Ohio is set to host a gubernatorial debate this month between Don Kissick and Travis Vought, the two candidates currently seeking the party’s nomination for governor in the 20...

The Libertarian Party of Ohio is set to host a gubernatorial debate this month between Don Kissick and Travis Vought, the two candidates currently seeking the party’s nomination for governor in the 2026 election.

Libertarian National Committee Rejects New Messaging Committee on Immigration and ICE The Libertarian National Committee has voted against creating a proposed ad hoc Supplemental Messaging Committee, rejecting a motion that would have granted it authority over party messaging related t...

Proposed members under the motion included Chase Oliver, the Libertarian Party’s 2024 presidential nominee, along with Kyle Davis, Rob Yates, Casey Crowe, and Amanda Griffiths.

Green-Rainbow Party Endorses Andrea James for Massachusetts Governor in 2026 Election The Green-Rainbow Party of Massachusetts has endorsed Andrea “AJ” James in the state’s 2026 gubernatorial race. James formally launched an independent bid for governor at a campaign event in Boston la...

The Green-Rainbow Party of Massachusetts has endorsed Andrea “AJ” James in the state’s 2026 gubernatorial race. James formally launched her independent bid at a campaign event in Boston last month. #mapoli

Communist Party USA Seeks Artwork for African American and Women’s History Months The Communist Party USA is once again soliciting artwork and creative submissions from supporters related to working-class history and culture, which it plans to feature during African American Histor...

The Communist Party USA is once again soliciting artwork and creative submissions from supporters related to working-class history and culture, which it plans to feature during African American History Month and Women’s History Month.

Seven Candidates File for 2026 Utah Legislative Seats With Constitution Party Seven candidates have filed paperwork to run for seats in the Utah Legislature as members of the Constitution Party in the 2026 general election, according to filing information released by the Utah l...

All seven candidates indicated on their filing documents that they intend to seek the Constitution Party of Utah’s nomination at its 2026 state convention. The party has not yet shared details on when the event will take place. #utpol