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ICYMI: The Forward Party has announced two more endorsements ahead of November, backing Democratic U.S. House candidates Dani Sterbinsky in Arizona and Caitlin Rourk in Texas. The national party has now endorsed nine candidates this month alone.

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Three independent candidates for the Ohio House of Representatives have established a new coalition intended to promote cooperation across party lines and encourage lawmakers to work more closely together on shared priorities.

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“I know it sucks and feels gross,” Kauffman wrote. “But the time for revenge against Ayotte is years down the road, not this November.” #NHpolitics

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The New York State Communist Party is calling for the release of Oscar Belgal, a Dominican immigrant shot by a federal immigration officer in New York City this month, and wants the agent responsible arrested and charged with attempted murder.

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The Green National Committee is considering a proposal to formally disavow Cynthia McKinney, the Green Party’s 2008 presidential nominee, over accusations that she has consistently promoted viewpoints that run contrary to the party’s stated principles.

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According to details, the event will feature 20 contestants who will compete remotely, with a rotating group of guest judges participating throughout the competition. The final four will then advance to an in-person event.

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Former Libertarian presidential nominee Chase Oliver has endorsed Stephen Villee in his bid for New Hampshire governor. Villee will appear on the ballot this year thanks to activists who established the Granite State Libertarian Party.

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Libertarian nominee Don Kissick has called on Republican Vivek Ramaswamy to withdraw from Ohio’s gubernatorial race in response to a controversial campaign advertisement featuring the estranged mother of Democratic nominee Amy Acton.

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Libertarian Jeremy Todd has picked up the endorsement of former U.S. Rep. Cynthia McKinney of Georgia, the Green Party’s 2008 presidential nominee, in his campaign for Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District.

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Former Republican U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, a two-time Republican presidential candidate and the Libertarian Party’s 1988 presidential nominee, has endorsed Libertarian nominee Pat Dixon in his campaign for Texas governor.

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The Libertarian Party has launched a new weekly newsletter called The Spark, which it says will feature news from the national party and state affiliates combined with candidate updates and commentary on libertarian issues.

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The Green National Committee is considering a proposal to formally disavow Cynthia McKinney, the Green Party’s 2008 presidential nominee, over accusations that she has consistently promoted viewpoints contrary to the party’s principles.

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The X account of the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire, a former affiliate of the national Libertarian Party, has been suspended after state officials called for its removal over posts supporting violence against Democrats. #NHPolitics

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No-party congressional candidate Dave Bushaw has picked up the endorsement of Republican Black Hawk County Supervisor Justin Brandt in his independent bid for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District.

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The American Solidarity Party has released an extensive update on state organizing activity across the country, including efforts to establish new chapters, revive inactive ones, and, in some places, pursue ballot access or state recognition as a party.

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Vermin Supreme plans to select his vice presidential running mate for the 2028 presidential election through a formal competition where contestants will face a series of challenges based on popular reality television shows.

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A previously unpublished minority report by Ben Weir, secretary of the Libertarian National Committee’s 2025 Special Investigatory Committee, has been released, challenging the fairness of its investigation of former Chair Angela McArdle.

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The Wisconsin Green Party is standing by congressional nominee Matthew Arndt following his arrest over a confrontation with another driver during which he shouted obscenities about Israel and identified himself as a candidate.

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Five weeks after narrowly losing the Republican gubernatorial primary, Elaine Pelino is urging her supporters to cross party lines and vote for independent Ken Block in the Nov. 3 general election.

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