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Independent Politicians articles on Democracy Chronicles

Independent politicians are not connected to a political party. Washington was the only American president elected as an independent, being not formally affiliated with any party. Also see Third Party Central.

Independent Candidates Have Been Consistently Winning More Seats

by DC Editors - December 6, 2022

Independent Candidates Have Been Consistently Winning More Seats

In every even-numbered general election, more than ten independent candidates have been elected in 2022, 2020, 2018, 2016, and 2014.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Independent Politicians, Third Party

Independent Voters Flee To Canada

by Steve Schneider - November 2, 2022

Independent voters who swept Republicans into power nationally in November are moving to Canada. Not surprisingly, mainstream experts are shocked.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Canada, Independent Politicians, Political Comedy

Independents Less Likely Than Others To End Friendships Over Politics

by DC Editors - March 8, 2022

Independents Less Likely Than Others To End A Friendship Over A Politics

The article contributes to research on social networks and politics by surveying Arizona registered voters on political persuasion, others.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Science, Independent Politicians

Arizona Bill To Ease Candidate Ballot Access

by DC Editors - February 16, 2022

Arizona Bill To Ease Candidate Ballot Access

Arizona’s HB 2640 introduced January 27 cuts the number of signatures in half for candidates seeking a place on a primary ballot.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Independent Politicians, Third Party

Our Political Parties Are Ending Any Competition Against Them

by DC Editors - February 9, 2022

Our Political Parties Are Ending Any Competition Against Them

The two major political parties in the United States, the Democratic and Republican parties, may be prohibiting any type of competition.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Democrats, Independent Politicians, Redistricting, Republicans, Third Party

Kanye West’s ‘Independent’ Campaign Was Secretly Run by GOP

by DC Editors - December 18, 2021

Kanye West’s ‘Independent’ Campaign Was Secretly Run by GOP

Experts claim the campaign took attempts to hide its ties to Republican operatives. This may be in violation of federal election laws.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, Celebrity Politics, Independent Politicians, Republicans, Third Party

2 Examples Show Government Without Political Parties Can Work

by DC Editors - May 16, 2021

2 Examples Show Government Without Political Parties Can Work

Congress has 535 members. However, instead of 535 voices, there are only two loud ones: the Republican and Democratic Parties.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Independent Politicians, Third Party

NJ Small Candidates Being Crushed By Filing Challenges

by DC Editors - April 19, 2021

NJ Small Candidates Being Crushed By Filing Challenges

“Candidate intimidation” is seldom discussed. This is a good time, as New Jersey’s party primary nomination deadline around the corner.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Independent Politicians, Money Politics, Third Party

Arkansas Bill To Vastly Increase Candidate Filing Fees

by DC Editors - April 18, 2021

Arkansas Bill To Vastly Increase Candidate Filing Fees

SB 684, a Republican bill in Arkansas, vastly increases candidate filing fees for parties that nominate by primary in the state.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Independent Politicians, Money Politics, Third Party

New Book: Most Independent Voters Are Secret Partisans

by DC Editors - April 17, 2021

New Book: Most Independent Voters Are Secret Partisans

Only a small percentage of independents are truly independent About 3/4 of them still support one of the two big political parties.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Independent Politicians, Polling

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