This article was originally published by Idaho Capital Sun on August 24, 2026. It is republished here under a CC BY-ND 4.0 license. Any views expressed are the author’s alone and do not necessarily reflect those of Independent Political Report or the Outsider Media Foundation.…
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Reform Party Makes Candidate Endorsements in Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Montana
The Reform Party of the United States has rolled out additional endorsements this month, backing candidates running in Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Montana. The latest announcements follow its earlier endorsement of Idaho congressional candidate Sarah Zabel.…
Libertarian National Committee Elects Seven to Convention Oversight, Fills Audit Committee Vacancy
The Libertarian National Committee met for a special meeting this past weekend, where it elected seven party members to its Convention Oversight Committee and filled an outstanding vacancy on the Audit Committee from an earlier vote held this summer.…
New Iowa Libertarian Nominee Jacob Heard Vows to Fight for Spot on 3rd District Ballot
This article was originally published by Iowa Capital Dispatch on August 22, 2026. It is republished here under a CC BY-ND 4.0 license. Any views expressed are the author’s alone and do not necessarily reflect those of Independent Political Report or the Outsider Media Foundation.…
Nebraska Legal Marijuana NOW Candidate Mike Marvin Backs Dan Osborn, Will Remain on Ballot
This article was originally published by Nebraska Examiner on August 21, 2026. It is republished here under a CC BY-ND 4.0 license. Any views expressed are the author’s alone and do not necessarily reflect those of Independent Political Report or the Outsider Media Foundation.…
Libertarian C. Mia Pettus Launches Campaign for Michigan’s 8th Congressional District
Libertarian C. Mia Pettus has launched her campaign for the U.S. House in Michigan’s 8th Congressional District, saying she will focus on local economic growth and affordability, strengthening oversight of the federal government, and pushing back against the threat of a surveillance state.…
Independent Bill Hill Places Second in Alaska U.S. House Primary
Independent Bill Hill has placed a strong second in Alaska’s top-four primary for the state’s sole U.S. House seat, capturing over 30 percent of the vote after the leading Democrat in the race suspended his campaign and endorsed him ahead of the election.…
Maryland Independent State House Candidate Challenges Ruling That Kept Him Off Ballot
An unaffiliated Maryland House candidate is challenging a state decision that left him 61 signatures short of qualifying for the general election ballot, asking a court to review how officials evaluated his nomination petition and provide records showing why over 200 were rejected.…
Communist Party USA Calls for Worldwide Anti-Fascist Front at Cuba Conference
The Communist Party USA is calling for the creation of a worldwide anti-fascist front and greater cooperation among international communist and workers’ parties, warning during a recent gathering in Cuba of what it calls a growing fascist threat.…









