Campaigns & Elections

Lincoln Journal Star Endorses Independent Jim Jenkins in Nebraska Senate Race

Lincoln Journal Star Endorses Independent Jim Jenkins in Nebraska Senate Race

The Lincoln Journal Star, Nebraska’s second-largest newspaper, has endorsed independent candidate Jim Jenkins in that state’s U.S. Senate race. In endorsing the wealthy Callaway rancher and businessman in his uphill battle against Republican Ben Sasse and Democratic nominee Dave Domina, the Journal Star maintained that […]

by · October 14, 2014 · 2 comments ·
New England is Packed Full of Races Worth Watching

New England is Packed Full of Races Worth Watching

In Kansas, Greg Orman looks like he’s well on his way to joining the U.S. Senate as an independent. Larry Pressler may join him from South Dakota, if current polling holds. But Maine and Vermont already have independents representing them in the U.S. Senate. New […]

by · October 9, 2014 · 5 comments ·
Former Green Party Chair Backs Cutler for Governor

Former Green Party Chair Backs Cutler for Governor

Lynn Williams, the former state chair of the Maine Green Independent Party, has endorsed independent Eliot Cutler for Governor. Cutler, who is making his second bid as an independent, came within 2% of victory back in 2010. His campaign has been endorsed by Maine’s independent […]

by · October 9, 2014 · 1 comment ·
Pressler Surges to Second Place in South Dakota

Pressler Surges to Second Place in South Dakota

Larry Pressler, an independent candidate for U.S. Senate in South Dakota, is within striking distance of victory.  That’s according to a new poll out today from Survey USA. The results give Rounds, a former South Dakota governor, the lead with 35%. Pressler, a former U.S. […]

by · October 9, 2014 · 0 comments ·
Cutler Gaining Ground in Maine Governor’s Race, Now Polling at 20%

Cutler Gaining Ground in Maine Governor’s Race, Now Polling at 20%

Independent gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler is moving up in several recent surveys of Maine voters, topping 20% in a poll out today from the Portland firm Pan Atlantic/SMS. The numbers are 35% for Republican incumbent Paul LePage, Democrat Michael Michaud draws 34% and Cutler has […]

by · October 9, 2014 · 1 comment ·
Wyllie Files Federal Lawsuit Over Debate Exclusion

Wyllie Files Federal Lawsuit Over Debate Exclusion

  Adrian Wyllie, the Libertarian candidate for Governor of Florida, has filed a Federal lawsuit aimed at forcing his inclusion in a debate scheduled for October 15, 2014 at Broward College.  The suit that debate organizers’ criteria was set arbitrarily and in a manner to specifically […]

by · October 9, 2014 · 1 comment ·
New Poll Puts Libertarian at 13% in Florida Governor’s Race

New Poll Puts Libertarian at 13% in Florida Governor’s Race

Republican polling firm 0ptiumus has released a survey showing Libertarian nominee Adrian Wyllie climbing to 13% in the Florida governor’s race. “This week, the two candidates stayed neck and neck, and the only ‘mover’ in the race was Wyllie, who showed gains just outside the […]

by · October 8, 2014 · 2 comments ·
Georgia Libertarian Scores Big Endorsement from Republican Mayor

Georgia Libertarian Scores Big Endorsement from Republican Mayor

Dalton is a city of about 33,000 residents located in Northern Georgia. David Pennington, the mayor of Dalton, has just endorsed Libertarian Andrew Hunt for governor. This endorsement is significant both because Pennington is a Republican mayor of a fair sized city, and because Pennington […]

by · October 5, 2014 · 3 comments ·
Congressman Mounts Write-In Campaign After Primary Defeat

Congressman Mounts Write-In Campaign After Primary Defeat

Michigan Congressman Kerry Bentivolio was defeated by attorney David Trott in a Republican primary landslide back in August, but he’s not hanging it up just yet. The one-term Bentivolio, who was elected in 2012 after Congressman Thad McCotter failed to submit enough valid signatures to earn a […]

by · October 2, 2014 · 0 comments ·
An Interview with Libertarian National Committee Chair Nicholas Sarwark

An Interview with Libertarian National Committee Chair Nicholas Sarwark

Delegates to the 2014 Libertarian Party National Convention in Columbus, Ohio, elected Nicholas Sarwark of Colorado to be the party’s new chair. Sarwark has been active with the LP since 1999. He has served on committees of the national party, and as Chair of the […]

by · September 30, 2014 · 7 comments ·