The Libertarian Party of Ohio is set to host a gubernatorial debate this month between Don Kissick and Travis Vought, the two candidates currently seeking the party’s nomination for governor in the 2026 election. #ohpol independentpoliticalreport.com/2026/02/libert…

Indiana state Rep. Ed Clere has announced that he will leave the Republican Party and not seek reelection to his House seat, instead launching an independent bid for mayor of New Albany in the city’s 2027 municipal election. #inpol independentpoliticalreport.com/2026/02/indian…

The Texas Forward Party has named two new county chairs, appointing Ciara Perez as Cameron County Chair and John Flud as Harris County Chair. The appointments come as the party prepares for its inaugural state convention later this year. #txpol independentpoliticalreport.com/2026/02/texas-…

“The issue here is not the merits of either candidate,” Grayson wrote. “It is about process and fairness. Independent voters are drawn to the AIP because they expect a bottom-up party, not one shaped by insider preferences or uneven visibility.” independentpoliticalreport.com/2026/02/arizon…

“America’s elections are not rigged at the ballot box,” the statement read. “They are rigged by discriminatory rules and barriers created by the two-party system that shut out independent and third-party voices.” independentpoliticalreport.com/2026/02/forwar…

The event is open to the public and is intended to give voters an opportunity to hear directly from Libertarian candidates and compare their policy priorities. The party's Lucas County affiliate will livestream the debate for those unable to attend. #ohpol independentpoliticalreport.com/2026/02/libert…

The Green-Rainbow Party of Massachusetts has endorsed Andrea “AJ” James in the state’s 2026 gubernatorial race. James formally launched her independent bid at a campaign event in Boston last month. #mapoli independentpoliticalreport.com/2026/02/green-…

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Edward H. “Ed” Crane III, co-founder and president emeritus of the libertarian Cato Institute and a former chair of the Libertarian National Committee, died Tuesday, February 10, 2026. He was 81. independentpoliticalreport.com/2026/02/cato-c…

“Minneapolis Shows Us Anarchism at Work” — an opinion by Emma Arcadia. Originally published in Assigned Media; republished on IPR with permission. independentpoliticalreport.com/2026/02/minnea…

The Libertarian Party of Arkansas will host a gubernatorial forum on Thursday evening featuring four candidates who are seeking the party’s nomination for governor in the 2026 election. #arkansas independentpoliticalreport.com/2026/02/libert…

The Green-Rainbow Party of Massachusetts will meet in Worcester for its 2026 state convention, which will include a coalition-building event. The party is also planning major changes to its internal communication platforms later this year. #mapoli independentpoliticalreport.com/2026/02/green-…

The Prohibition Party of New York has responded to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2026 State of the State address, criticizing her proposals on alcohol and marijuana policy while calling for the repeal of New York’s tightened ballot access laws. #nypolitics independentpoliticalreport.com/2026/02/new-yo…

The Libertarian Party of Colorado has voted to discontinue its “Liberty Pledge,” a strategy under which the party sought policy commitments from candidates of other parties in exchange for not fielding a Libertarian candidate in certain races. #copolitics independentpoliticalreport.com/2026/02/libert…

Born in Los Angeles, California, on August 15, 1944, Crane played a significant role in both the institutional development of the modern libertarian movement and the growth of Cato into one of the country’s most prominent libertarian policy think tanks. independentpoliticalreport.com/2026/02/cato-c…

Twenty-two candidates have filed paperwork to run for seats in the Utah Legislature on the Forward Party ballot line in the 2026 general election, according to filing information released by the Utah lieutenant governor’s office. #utpol independentpoliticalreport.com/2026/02/nearly…

Former Ohio state Sen. Nina Turner has endorsed Green Party gubernatorial candidate Butch Ware in California’s 2026 governor’s race, praising him as “a champion” who is running on “a humanitarian platform for all people.” #capolitics independentpoliticalreport.com/2026/02/former…

The Libertarian National Committee voted this month to hold the party’s 2028 national convention in El Paso, Texas, selecting the city over Richmond, Virginia, after two rounds of balloting. independentpoliticalreport.com/2026/02/libert…

The Nebraska Legal Marijuana NOW Party will have a contested gubernatorial primary this year, after two candidates filed paperwork to seek the party’s nomination for the 2026 general election. independentpoliticalreport.com/2026/02/nebras…

The Pirate National Committee will meet this month to fill vacancies for its director of public relations and director of the on-line positions. The meeting will also explore reviving the party’s dormant Press Committee. independentpoliticalreport.com/2026/02/united…