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Forward Party Backs Rick Bennett for Maine Governor in 2026 The Forward Party has endorsed Maine State Senator Rick Bennett in his independent bid for governor, saying this month that his campaign represents “the next chapter of Maine’s tradition of putting pe...

Bennett, a past chair of the Maine Republican Party, unenrolled from the GOP in June, saying in an interview at the time that his gubernatorial run is “not an indictment of either party” but rather “an indictment of the party structure and parties as the solution to solving our problems.”

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...

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

Constitution Party of Pennsylvania Doubles School Board Seats in Clarion-Limestone District The Constitution Party of Pennsylvania picked up two new seats on the Clarion-Limestone Area School District Board of Directors this month, increasing its representation to four of the nine-member boa...

The Constitution Party of Pennsylvania picked up two new seats on the Clarion-Limestone Area School District Board of Directors this month, increasing its representation to four of the nine-member board. Both ran on the Constitution Party line. #papolitics

Mike Collier Announces Independent Bid for Texas Lt. Governor in 2026 Mike Collier, a former two-time Democratic nominee for Texas lieutenant governor, has announced that he will seek the position again in 2026, this time mounting an independent campaign.

Mike Collier, a former two-time Democratic nominee for Texas lieutenant governor, has announced that he will seek the position again in 2026, this time mounting an independent campaign. #txpolitics

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Communist Party USA Member Elected to Ithaca, New York Council on Democratic and WFP Lines A member of the Communist Party USA was elected this month to the Ithaca Common Council in New York on the Democratic and Working Families Party lines, defeating an independent candidate in a two-way ...

The report added that she also ran with support from the Democratic Socialists of America and its student affiliate, the Young Democratic Socialists of America, with the Cornell chapter describing her as “the youngest elected endorsed by DSA in history.”

Mike Collier Announces Independent Bid for Texas Lt. Governor in 2026 Mike Collier, a former two-time Democratic nominee for Texas lieutenant governor, has announced that he will seek the position again in 2026, this time mounting an independent campaign.

Mike Collier, a former two-time Democratic nominee for Texas lieutenant governor, has announced that he will seek the position again in 2026, this time mounting an independent campaign.

Libertarian Party of Maine to Meet in Hallowell for 2025 State Convention The Libertarian Party of Maine will hold its annual state convention this weekend in Hallowell, with delegates electing new party officers, reviewing bylaws, and discussing strategic planning goals fo...

The Libertarian Party of Maine will hold its annual state convention this weekend in Hallowell, with delegates electing new party officers, reviewing bylaws, and discussing strategic planning goals for the coming year. #MEpolitics

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Zohran Mamdani Supported Himself in NYC Mayoral Race on Working Families Party Line New York Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, who this week was elected mayor of New York City, voted for himself on the Working Families Party line rather than the Democratic line, according to his campaig...

Returns show that Mamdani received the highest number of votes ever cast in a New York City mayoral election on the Working Families Party line, surpassing the previous record set by Bill de Blasio, who earned 46,478 votes on its line in 2017. #nycpolitics

Forward Party Partners With Arizona Independent Party for 2026 Election Cycle The Forward Party is entering into a cooperative agreement with the Arizona Independent Party, giving the national organization a recognized ballot line to use in the state ahead of the 2026 election ...

The Forward Party is entering into a cooperative agreement with the Arizona Independent Party, giving the national organization a recognized ballot line to use in the state ahead of the 2026 election cycle. The Arizona Independent Party is the renamed Arizona No Labels Party.

Libertarian Party Member Regrets 2024 Trump Vote in USA Today Letter A member of the Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania expressed regret over supporting Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, writing that he now feels “completely swindled” by the president’s re...

In the letter, Mogus, who identified himself as a Libertarian who supported Trump in 2024, said the president “fell completely flat on his face” when it came to delivering on promises made to libertarians during the campaign cycle.

Green Party National Committee Adopts Annual SMART Goals Rule The National Committee of the Green Party of the United States has adopted a new rule requiring the annual setting and review of SMART goals to accompany the party’s budget, beginning this month with ...

The rule also establishes a review process for measuring progress from the prior year. Committees and officers will be required to report whether their goals were achieved and how their work advanced openness, participation, and accountability within the party.

Democratic Socialists of America Identify 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 ...

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 candidates since the start of the year.

U.S. Pirate Party Endorses Hunter Rand in Nevada City Council Race The United States Pirate Party has endorsed Hunter Rand in his race for the Ward 2 seat on the Sparks City Council in Nevada following a unanimous vote of its Pirate National Committee.

Rand’s endorsement is one of several made by the U.S. Pirate Party for the 2026 election cycle. Earlier this year, the party announced its support for the independent gubernatorial campaign of Timothy Grady in Ohio and Pirate Party member Blase Henry in Arizona’s 17th Legislative District.

Libertarian Party Reports 37 Victories in 2025 Election Cycle The Libertarian Party has announced 37 victories in the 2025 election cycle, including 27 candidates elected in races on the November 4 general election ballot and 10 others who won earlier in the yea...

The Libertarian Party has announced 37 victories in the 2025 election cycle, including 27 candidates elected in races on the November 4 general election ballot and 10 others who won earlier in the year.

Green Party National Committee Adopts Annual SMART Goals Rule The National Committee of the Green Party of the United States has adopted a new rule requiring the annual setting and review of SMART goals to accompany the party’s budget, beginning this month with goals for the 2026 calendar year.

The National Committee of the Green Party of the United States has adopted a new rule requiring the annual setting and review of SMART goals to accompany the party’s budget, beginning this month with goals for the 2026 calendar year.

Communist Party USA Member Elected to Ithaca, New York Council on Democratic and WFP Lines A member of the Communist Party USA was elected this month to the Ithaca Common Council in New York on the Democratic and Working Families Party lines, defeating an independent candidate in a two-way ...

Shvets’s campaign centered on labor rights, housing affordability, and tenant protections. Her policy proposals included creating a local Workers Rights Committee, adopting a Just Cause employment standard, establishing a city-specific minimum wage, and implementing rent stabilization measures.

Green Party National Committee Votes to Recognize Israeli Defense Forces as a Terrorist Organization The National Committee of the Green Party of the United States has voted to recognize the Israeli Defense Forces as a terrorist organization and is calling on international bodies to pursue accountabi...

The National Committee of the Green Party of the United States has voted to recognize the Israeli Defense Forces as a terrorist organization and is calling on international bodies to pursue accountability for what it describes as war crimes committed by the Israeli military.

Liberal Party USA Poised to Gain Recognized Status in Pennsylvania After Superior Court Race The Liberal Party USA appears positioned to gain recognized political party status in Pennsylvania after its candidate for Superior Court, Daniel Wassmer, surpassed the vote threshold required under s...

Wassmer, the Liberal Party USA’s sole candidate on the statewide ballot, ran in a three-way race for Superior Court on November 4, with uncertified returns showing he earned over 70,000 votes in his bid. #papolitics

Conservative Party Chair Criticizes Democrats After Mamdani Elected Mayor of New York City Conservative Party of New York State Chair Gerard Kassar this week criticized Democrats for what he called a “major error” in electing Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s next mayor, sayi...

“Well-organized Democratic Socialists are on the rise in New York, and in other liberal cities across the U.S., and the Conservative Party will be at the forefront of exposing them for what they are: street hustlers seeking power,” Kassar said in his statement.

Communist Party USA Member Elected to Ithaca, New York Council on Democratic and WFP Lines A member of the Communist Party USA was elected this month to the Ithaca Common Council in New York on the Democratic and Working Families Party lines, defeating an independent candidate in a two-way ...

Shvets’s campaign centered on labor rights, housing affordability, and tenant protections. Her policy proposals included creating a local Workers Rights Committee, adopting a Just Cause employment standard, establishing a city-specific minimum wage, and implementing rent stabilization measures.

New Hampshire Constitution Party to Host National Chair Justin Magill The Constitution Party of New Hampshire will host National Committee Chair Justin Magill at its next monthly meeting, where he is scheduled to deliver remarks on the party and take questions from part...

The Constitution Party of New Hampshire will host National Committee Chair Justin Magill at its Wednesday meeting, where he is scheduled to deliver remarks on the party and take questions from participants. #nhpolitics

Libertarian Party Member Regrets 2024 Trump Vote in USA Today Letter A member of the Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania expressed regret over supporting Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, writing that he now feels “completely swindled” by the president’s re...

A member of the Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania expressed regret over supporting Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, writing that he now feels “completely swindled” by the president’s record in office.

Independent Political Report wants to hear from you! How did your local election go, and were any third party or independent candidates on the ballot this cycle?

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Forward Party Partners With Arizona Independent Party for 2026 Election Cycle The Forward Party is entering into a cooperative agreement with the Arizona Independent Party, giving the national organization a recognized ballot line to use in the state ahead of the 2026 election ...

The Forward Party is entering into a cooperative agreement with the Arizona Independent Party, giving the national organization a recognized ballot line to use in the state ahead of the 2026 election cycle. The state group is the renamed Arizona No Labels Party, which originally qualified in 2023.

Vermont Progressive Party to Hold 2025 State Convention in Barre The Vermont Progressive Party will hold its 2025 state convention later this month in Barre, following a series of statewide reorganization caucuses. As part of the event, the party will honor chair A...

The convention will take place November 9 at the Socialist Labor Party Hall, which also hosted the Progressive Party's 2023 and 2024 meetings. #vtpoli

Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania Calls for Investigation After Chester County Poll Book Error The Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania has called for an investigation following a voter roll error in Chester County that prevented thousands of third party and unaffiliated voters from appearing in p...

State Department figures show Chester County had 385,849 registered voters going into the November 4 municipal election, including roughly 75,000 not affiliated with the Republican and Democratic parties. Of those voters, 2,013 are registered Libertarians. #PAPolitics

New Hampshire Constitution Party to Host National Chair Justin Magill The Constitution Party of New Hampshire will host National Committee Chair Justin Magill at its next monthly meeting, where he is scheduled to deliver remarks on the party and take questions from part...

The New Hampshire Constitution Party announced Magill will join its November 12 business meeting over Zoom. Members of the public are asked to contact party leadership in advance for registration information and to submit questions. #nhpolitics

Liberal Party USA Poised to Gain Recognized Status in Pennsylvania After Superior Court Race The Liberal Party USA appears positioned to gain recognized political party status in Pennsylvania after its candidate for Superior Court, Daniel Wassmer, surpassed the vote threshold required under s...

If approved, the Liberal Party USA’s new status would grant limited privileges in future elections, including appearing as an option on voter registration forms and allowing its nominees to be automatically placed on the ballot in special elections without circulating new petitions.