Independent Voter

05/29/2026

We have become accustomed to the simple red-versus-blue, liberal-versus-conservative goal posts that have been set up by the drivers of American politics.

We are trying to move beyond the false two-sided narrative to a real discussion — where thought leaders understand the importance of nuance and the sophistication that good policy actually requires.

05/28/2026

It is about time members of Congress noticed how broken the incentives are. But will it lead to reform or is it just talk?

Get the full story in the comments.

05/27/2026

There’s an unusual group of bedfellows that are leading the effort to undo California’s nonpartisan primary. But why? (Link in comments)

05/27/2026

Independiente, tu tienes el poder de decidir quien te representa.

Despierta al leon este 2 de Junio. VOTA!

05/27/2026

With general election candidates being picked by a fraction of the electorate, is the answer really to exclude more voters?

Full story in comments.

05/26/2026

South Carolina Senate rejects attempt to gerrymander state's congressional map.

05/26/2026

It's a good thing the June 2 primary doesn’t belong to either party in California.

Every voter gets the same ballot. Every voter can choose any candidate. And independent voters don’t need permission from a party to matter.

The parties want voters to think the primary is their private contest.

It isn’t.

In California, the primary belongs to voters. (Full story in the comments.)

05/25/2026

05/23/2026

Rich in life and rich in vote. California is one of only three states where every voter - no matter their party - gets to help pick which two candidates advance to November. That's a privilege most of the country doesn't have.

It's especially valuable for independents. In closed-primary states, NPP voters get shut out entirely. In California, they're the ones who help decide who's on the November ballot in the first place. Primary is June 2.

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05/23/2026

That feeling when you remember California is one of only three states where you can vote for any candidate regardless of party. No closed primary, no party gatekeeping - just one ballot, every candidate, your call.

Independents feel that freedom the most. In closed-primary states, NPP voters get shut out entirely. In California, they're the ones who help decide which two candidates advance to November. Primary is June 2.

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05/23/2026

The party bosses want you in a neat little box. California said no. Every voter, every candidate, one ballot - and the top two advance to November regardless of party. That's the jungle.

That's why independents are the ones the parties fear most here. You can't be counted on to fall in line, and you can't be sorted into a column. In a closed-primary state, your vote doesn't even exist until November. In California, it's the one that helps decide who's on the ballot in the first place. Don't let them lock the cage.
June 2. VOTE!

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