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2026 Election Guide for Independents

See the 2026 races Independents are watching: contested congressional, Senate, and statewide races across the country.

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Campaigns

How do I manage an independent campaign?

Resources for campaign managers running independent campaigns

Candidates

How do I run as an independent?

Resources for individuals thinking about running as an independent

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How do I help independents win?

Resources for community members to help independents win

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The Primary System Is Failing Independent Voters. We Asked 15 of Them Why.

A new qualitative study from The Independent Center reveals the real barriers to open primary reform — and why the arguments against it don't hold up.
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Partner Spotlight: Hispanic & Latino Committee of the Forward Party

Carlos De Castro Pretelt — Colombian-born U.S. Army veteran and former independent candidate — is building the Hispanic & Latino Committee of the Forward Party to amplify civic engagement and political representation for one of America's largest communities. Their work recruiting candidates, cultivating civic leaders, and advocating for electoral reform aligns closely with Independent Center Voice's mission to reduce polarization and empower independent, solutions-driven politics.
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Voters Want Choices

A majority of Americans believe the two-party system is limiting democracy. Our January 2026 nationwide poll reveals that voters are hungry for alternatives—and independent candidates are uniquely positioned to deliver them.
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Principles First 2026 Summit: America 250

Principles First is hosting an upcoming summit February 20-22 at the Gaylord in National Harbor, MD.
Insights

Empowering voices. Driving change.

We connect, inform, and mobilize independents nationwide. Explore data insights, stories, and opinions from the Independent Center Voice team.

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Your Vote Shouldn't Depend on Your Party Card

Independent voters make up the largest bloc in America. So why are they locked out of the elections that matter most?

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The Primary Is No Longer a Party Favor — And We’re Fighting to Keep It That Way

The Independent Center is working to empower independent voters in the 2026 primary season by advocating for structural reform, providing voter education, and countering legal challenges from major parties attempting to limit electoral competition.

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