Candidate seeks to become state’s first independent Michigan Senator in recent memory
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.
It’s Not Democracy If There Are No Choices On The Ballot
When you think of a single party state, you think of repressive regimes where opposition is outlawed and citizens have only the semblance of democracy in elections. But in dozens of states and thousands of communities nationwide, we, in America, have a defacto single party system
NJ Working Families Party Challenges Democrats on Left
Riding wave of anger at inequality the once unknown NJ Working Families Party is resurgent
Bloomberg Returns to Run Media Empire
After third and last term as NYC mayor, Bloomberg returns to media mogul day job
Independent Virginia State Senate Candidacy
Independent Virginia State Senate candidate is joining growing list of independents running
Record Number of Americans Identify as Independents
With 42% now self-identified Americans identify as independents, Republicans and Democrats in trouble
Where do Philly’s Ward Leaders Come From?
Philadelphia Ward Leaders. Who are they? What do they do? According to press reports Ward Leaders “spread out the cash in the days before the election” and “make sure the City follows through on what needs to be done in the community.”
Virginia Independent Running for Congress Again
It’s not easy anywhere but Virginia’s Mark Gibson is trying again as Virginia independent running for Congress
Bringing Socialism to Seattle
Socialist Alternative Party is seeking to build on its success in bringing socialism to Seattle
Running to be Independent California Secretary of State
Dan Schnur is shaking up contest by running as Independent California Secretary of State candidate