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While acknowledging the party’s historical opposition to federal control over large swaths of land, Griffiths and Flores called Trump’s action a “sign of an unaccountable government” exercising authority “over people who were never asked.”

Libertarian Party Leaders Call for Action in Defense of Bears Ears Commission

National Libertarian Party leaders are rallying members to oppose President Donald Trump’s reduction of Bears Ears National Monument, asking them to participate in public demonstrations and calling fo...

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National Libertarian Party leaders are rallying members to oppose President Donald Trump’s reduction of Bears Ears National Monument, asking them to participate in public demonstrations and calling for amicus briefs in support of expected legal challenges. NEW on SUBSTACK:

Libertarian Party Leaders Call for Action in Defense of Bears Ears Commission

National Libertarian Party leaders are rallying members to oppose President Donald Trump’s reduction of Bears Ears National Monument, asking them to participate in public demonstrations and calling fo...

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The Wisconsin Green Party is opposing efforts to restore fusion voting in the state, filing an amicus brief arguing that the change would give major parties greater control over third party ballot lines and complicate efforts to adopt ranked-choice voting.

Wisconsin Greens File Brief Opposing Fusion Voting Lawsuit Over Ranked-Choice Concerns

The Wisconsin Green Party is opposing efforts to restore fusion voting in the state, filing an amicus brief arguing that the change would give major parties greater control over third party ballot lin...

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The Green Party of Pennsylvania has issued a warning to voters that an unknown group is helping candidates seek ballot access under its name this cycle without its involvement, raising questions about who is recruiting the candidates and paying people to circulate their petitions. NEW on SUBSTACK:

Pennsylvania Green Party Warns That Candidates Are Petitioning Under Its Label Without Approval

The Green Party of Pennsylvania has issued a warning to voters that an unknown group is helping candidates seek ballot access under its name this cycle without its involvement, raising questions about...

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The endorsements reflect the Working Families Party’s current strategy in Wisconsin, where it is supporting candidates running as Democrats while working to restore fusion voting, an effort it has recently pursued alongside the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Working Families Party Backs Nine Democrats in State Primary

The Wisconsin Working Families Party has endorsed nine Democrats seeking state office this year, backing a blend of incumbent lawmakers and primary challengers ahead of Wisconsin’s August 11 state pri...

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The Green National Committee has reelected two members of the GPUS Steering Committee to new terms while adding longtime New York Green Ann Link as its newest co-chair. Delegates also selected Cassiday Moriarity as the party’s new national treasurer.

Green National Committee Elects Steering Committee Co-Chairs, New Treasurer

The Green National Committee has reelected two members of the Green Party of the United States’ Steering Committee to new terms while adding longtime New York Green Ann Link as its newest co-chair. De...

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“Slapping a ‘D’ or an ‘R’ on this office doesn’t tell voters anything useful,” Karas said. “It just turns a records-keeping job into another partisan fight, and it tricks people into skipping a race where their vote could actually break the two-party lock.” NOW on IPR:

Green Candidate Pete Karas Calls for Removing Party Labels From Wisconsin Secretary of State Race – Independent Political Report

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The U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan will host a candidate meet-and-greet next month to give voters an opportunity to connect directly with several candidates running under its designation during the 2026 election cycle. NOW on IPR:

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The Libertarian Party of Georgia has ended its effort to regain statewide ballot access this year and will instead focus on future election cycles and working with other organizations on changing Georgia’s ballot access laws. NEW on SUBSTACK:

Georgia Libertarians End 2026 Ballot Access Petition Drive

The Libertarian Party of Georgia has ended its effort to regain statewide ballot access this year after falling far short of the required petition total and will instead focus on future election cycle...

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