Maryland has become the latest state to improve access for independent and third party candidates
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.
Two Maine Democratic State Lawmakers Turn Independent
Democrats Denise Harlow and Ralph Chapman have announced a change in their registration
Voting Methods: An Open Target for Effective Altruism
Pushing smarter voting methods has the potential to change lives in the world at a fundamental level. There are few opportunities for this level of impact.
Georgia’s Ballot Access Laws Are Out of the National Mainstream
It is very difficult for independents and third parties to get onto U.S. House ballots in Georgia
Commission on Presidential Debates Lawsuits in Trial Soon
Forcing the Commission on Presidential Debates to include independents and third parties not easy
New Utah Centrist Party Connected to Independent Evan McMullin
The United Utah Party has organized and is hoping to get on the ballot by the end of May 2017
Alabama Ballot Access Reforms Fail to Advance in Legislature
Independent politicians hoping for relief in Alabama are out of luck as new law fails to pass
Texas Straight-Ticket Device Voting Ended by Legislature
The end of the Texas straight-ticket voting system brings the state closer to national norms
Dwayne Johnson Deadly Serious About Presidential Run
Recent Internet pleas seek Dwayne Johnson to run for President of the United States in 2020
Danger Hidden in California Open Primaries Proposal
Third parties will almost never have a candidate on the general election ballot if this passed into law