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The Forward Party has released an end-of-year recap detailing its electoral activity, ballot access map, and overall organizational growth during 2025, providing a snapshot of where the party stands heading into the new year.
Forward Party Releases Year-End Overview of Party and Candidate Activities
The Forward Party has released an end-of-year recap detailing its electoral activity, ballot access map, and overall organizational growth during 2025, providing a snapshot of where the party stands h...
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December 23, 2025 at 11:04 PM
The Forward Party has released an end-of-year recap detailing its electoral activity, ballot access map, and overall organizational growth during 2025, providing a snapshot of where the party stands heading into the new year.
The Communist Party USA has announced that Part I of the 2026 National Marxist School will take place in January. The school is an annual education program organized by the party’s Education Commission in partnership with the Working-Class Project.
Communist Party USA Announces January Dates for 2026 National Marxist School
The Communist Party USA has announced that Part I of the 2026 National Marxist School will take place in January. The school is an annual education program organized by the party’s Education Commissio...
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December 23, 2025 at 7:08 PM
The Communist Party USA has announced that Part I of the 2026 National Marxist School will take place in January. The school is an annual education program organized by the party’s Education Commission in partnership with the Working-Class Project.
As part of the event, Laplante is expected to give an update on his U.S. Senate bid. Laplante formally launched his campaign in September, stating he would focus on homeschooling freedom, an America First approach, and academic excellence. #nhpolitics
Constitution Party of New Hampshire to Host End-of-Year Recap, U.S. Senate Candidate Update
The Constitution Party of New Hampshire is hosting a public discussion with its leadership team to explore the party’s recent organizing activities. The event will also include an update from Edmond L...
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December 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM
As part of the event, Laplante is expected to give an update on his U.S. Senate bid. Laplante formally launched his campaign in September, stating he would focus on homeschooling freedom, an America First approach, and academic excellence. #nhpolitics
The party said delegates will fill the now-vacant second vice chair position at its upcoming 2026 convention. That position also carries responsibility for serving as the party’s political director, assisting candidates with ballot access requirements and campaign compliance.
Libertarian Party of Michigan Announces State Leadership Changes
The Libertarian Party of Michigan has shifted its state leadership following the resignation of Justin Miramonti as chair, with former Vice Chair Tim Teagan elevated to the role this month. Scott Boma...
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December 23, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The party said delegates will fill the now-vacant second vice chair position at its upcoming 2026 convention. That position also carries responsibility for serving as the party’s political director, assisting candidates with ballot access requirements and campaign compliance.
Libertarian National Committee Chair Steven Nekhaila has issued a statement applauding President Donald Trump’s move to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance, calling the previous classification “nonsense” that was overdue for a change.
LNC Chair Applauds Trump’s Marijuana Rescheduling Executive Order
Libertarian National Committee Chair Steven Nekhaila issued a statement applauding President Donald Trump’s decision to move toward reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controll...
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December 23, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Libertarian National Committee Chair Steven Nekhaila has issued a statement applauding President Donald Trump’s move to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance, calling the previous classification “nonsense” that was overdue for a change.
ICYMI: The Working Families Party is claiming a governing majority on the Jersey City Council in New Jersey for the first time, announcing that its endorsed candidates won every race the party contested in the city’s runoff elections held earlier in December. #NJPolitics
Working Families Party Claims Majority on Jersey City Council After Runoff Sweep
The Working Families Party is claiming a governing majority on the Jersey City Council in New Jersey for the first time, recently announcing that its endorsed candidates won every race the party conte...
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December 22, 2025 at 10:03 PM
ICYMI: The Working Families Party is claiming a governing majority on the Jersey City Council in New Jersey for the first time, announcing that its endorsed candidates won every race the party contested in the city’s runoff elections held earlier in December. #NJPolitics
Libertarian National Committee Chair Steven Nekhaila will not seek reelection, instead stating he intends to run for an at-large seat at the Libertarian Party’s national convention next May in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Nekhaila has served as chair since assuming the role in February.
LNC Chair Steven Nekhaila Will Not Seek Reelection, Plans At-Large Run
Libertarian National Committee Chair Steven Nekhaila will not seek reelection, instead stating he intends to run for an at-large seat at the Libertarian Party’s national convention next May in Grand R...
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December 22, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Libertarian National Committee Chair Steven Nekhaila will not seek reelection, instead stating he intends to run for an at-large seat at the Libertarian Party’s national convention next May in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Nekhaila has served as chair since assuming the role in February.
Dawn Regier is seeking the Oregon Progressive Party’s gubernatorial nomination for the 2026 election cycle. She is currently the first candidate listed by the party for any statewide office in the upcoming election. #orpol
Dawn Regier to Seek Oregon Progressive Party Nomination for Governor in 2026 Election
Dawn Regier is seeking the Oregon Progressive Party’s gubernatorial nomination for the 2026 election cycle. She is currently the first candidate listed by the party for any statewide office in the upc...
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December 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Dawn Regier is seeking the Oregon Progressive Party’s gubernatorial nomination for the 2026 election cycle. She is currently the first candidate listed by the party for any statewide office in the upcoming election. #orpol
The Constitution Party of New Hampshire has also since stated that Laplante will attend the Concord Shriner’s Gun Show at the start of the new year, where he will begin collecting signatures to qualify for the ballot. #nhpolitics
Constitution Party of New Hampshire to Host End-of-Year Recap, U.S. Senate Candidate Update
The Constitution Party of New Hampshire is hosting a public discussion with its leadership team to explore the party’s recent organizing activities. The event will also include an update from Edmond L...
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December 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The Constitution Party of New Hampshire has also since stated that Laplante will attend the Concord Shriner’s Gun Show at the start of the new year, where he will begin collecting signatures to qualify for the ballot. #nhpolitics
The Libertarian Party of Michigan has shifted its state leadership following the resignation of Justin Miramonti as chair, with former Vice Chair Tim Teagan elevated to the role this month. Scott Boman will serve as the party’s new first vice chair.
Libertarian Party of Michigan Announces State Leadership Changes
The Libertarian Party of Michigan has shifted its state leadership following the resignation of Justin Miramonti as chair, with former Vice Chair Tim Teagan elevated to the role this month. Scott Boma...
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December 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The Libertarian Party of Michigan has shifted its state leadership following the resignation of Justin Miramonti as chair, with former Vice Chair Tim Teagan elevated to the role this month. Scott Boman will serve as the party’s new first vice chair.
LNC Chair Steven Nekhaila likened Trump’s economic messaging and support for appointing a Federal Reserve chair partial to lower interest rates to “a temporary morphine shot,” arguing it would mask larger institutional problems while worsening inflation and malinvestment.
Libertarian Party Calls Trump December Address “Premature Victory Lap”
The Libertarian Party has issued a formal response to President Donald Trump’s December Address to the Nation, calling it a “premature victory lap” designed to make the country feel optimistic about h...
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December 19, 2025 at 6:16 PM
LNC Chair Steven Nekhaila likened Trump’s economic messaging and support for appointing a Federal Reserve chair partial to lower interest rates to “a temporary morphine shot,” arguing it would mask larger institutional problems while worsening inflation and malinvestment.
The measure was first put forward in November by a coalition of the Green Party’s Steering Committee, the Young EcoSocialists Caucus, the North Carolina Green Party, and the Illinois Green Party as a way to address the organization’s decentralized patchwork of digital tools.
Green National Committee Approves Plan to Modernize National Digital Infrastructure
The Green National Committee has approved a proposal to overhaul the Green Party’s digital infrastructure, adopting Basecamp as a project management platform for internal work and Google Groups as a r...
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December 19, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The measure was first put forward in November by a coalition of the Green Party’s Steering Committee, the Young EcoSocialists Caucus, the North Carolina Green Party, and the Illinois Green Party as a way to address the organization’s decentralized patchwork of digital tools.
The Conservative Party of New York State has denounced pending legislation expected to be signed next year by Gov. Kathy Hochul that would legalize assisted suicide, calling it a “grave and dangerous mistake” and opposing the measure “in the strongest possible terms.”
New York State Conservative Party Calls Pending Assisted Suicide Measure “Grave and Dangerous”
The Conservative Party of New York State has denounced pending legislation expected to be signed next year by Gov. Kathy Hochul that would legalize assisted suicide, calling it a “grave and dangerous ...
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December 19, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The Conservative Party of New York State has denounced pending legislation expected to be signed next year by Gov. Kathy Hochul that would legalize assisted suicide, calling it a “grave and dangerous mistake” and opposing the measure “in the strongest possible terms.”
The Libertarian Party of New Hampshire will host its 2026 state convention in Manchester, with members to gather in mid-March. As part of the event, the party will select its delegates to the Libertarian National Convention later in the year. #NHpolitics
Libertarian Party of New Hampshire to Host 2026 Convention in Manchester
The Libertarian Party of New Hampshire will host its 2026 state convention in Manchester, with its members set to gather on March 14. As part of the convention, the party will select its delegates to ...
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December 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The Libertarian Party of New Hampshire will host its 2026 state convention in Manchester, with members to gather in mid-March. As part of the event, the party will select its delegates to the Libertarian National Convention later in the year. #NHpolitics
The Constitution Party of New Hampshire is hosting a public discussion with its leadership team to explore the party’s recent organizing activities. The event will also include an update from Edmond Laplante, the party’s identified candidate for U.S. Senate in the 2026 election. #nhpolitics
Constitution Party of New Hampshire to Host End-of-Year Recap, U.S. Senate Candidate Update
The Constitution Party of New Hampshire is hosting a public discussion with its leadership team to explore the party’s recent organizing activities. The event will also include an update from Edmond L...
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December 18, 2025 at 9:42 PM
The Constitution Party of New Hampshire is hosting a public discussion with its leadership team to explore the party’s recent organizing activities. The event will also include an update from Edmond Laplante, the party’s identified candidate for U.S. Senate in the 2026 election. #nhpolitics
The Libertarian Party has issued a formal response to President Donald Trump’s December Address to the Nation, calling it a “premature victory lap” designed to make the country feel optimistic about his administration while failing to offer solutions to persisting concerns.
Libertarian Party Calls Trump December Address “Premature Victory Lap”
The Libertarian Party has issued a formal response to President Donald Trump’s December Address to the Nation, calling it a “premature victory lap” designed to make the country feel optimistic about h...
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December 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The Libertarian Party has issued a formal response to President Donald Trump’s December Address to the Nation, calling it a “premature victory lap” designed to make the country feel optimistic about his administration while failing to offer solutions to persisting concerns.
The Vermont Progressive Party has launched a petition calling on state officials to oppose the deployment of the Vermont Air National Guard to Puerto Rico as part of a U.S. military operation in the Caribbean, arguing the deployment was authorized without congressional approval and oversight.
Vermont Progressive Party Petitions State Officials to Oppose Deployment of Vermont Air National Guard to Puerto Rico
The Vermont Progressive Party has launched a petition calling on state officials to oppose the deployment of the Vermont Air National Guard to Puerto Rico as part of a U.S. military operation in the C...
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December 18, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The Vermont Progressive Party has launched a petition calling on state officials to oppose the deployment of the Vermont Air National Guard to Puerto Rico as part of a U.S. military operation in the Caribbean, arguing the deployment was authorized without congressional approval and oversight.
The Libertarian Party of Minnesota will host its 2026 state convention in Owatonna next March. Party delegates are expected to conduct officer elections, make endorsements for the 2026 election cycle, and select Minnesota’s delegation to the Libertarian National Convention.
Libertarian Party of Minnesota to Host 2026 Convention in Owatonna
The Libertarian Party of Minnesota will host its 2026 state convention in Owatonna next March. Party delegates are expected to conduct officer elections, make endorsements for the 2026 election cycle,...
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December 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The Libertarian Party of Minnesota will host its 2026 state convention in Owatonna next March. Party delegates are expected to conduct officer elections, make endorsements for the 2026 election cycle, and select Minnesota’s delegation to the Libertarian National Convention.
Nekhaila said the request seeks restitution for “just under $50,000,” an amount consistent with figures outlined earlier this year in a report by a Special Investigatory Committee.
Libertarian National Committee Issues Demand Letter to Former Chair
The Libertarian National Committee is pursuing restitution from former national chair Angela McArdle over payments made to Freedom Calls, LLC, a fundraising firm contracted during her tenure that was ...
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December 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Nekhaila said the request seeks restitution for “just under $50,000,” an amount consistent with figures outlined earlier this year in a report by a Special Investigatory Committee.
The Vermont Progressive Party has called for Addison County State’s Attorney Eva Vekos to resign, stating this week that recent allegations about her treatment of sexual assault survivors reveal what the party considers a history of negligence in her duties.
Vermont Progressive Party Calls for Resignation of Addison County Prosecutor
The Vermont Progressive Party has called for Addison County State’s Attorney Eva Vekos to resign, stating this week that recent allegations about her treatment of sexual assault survivors reveal what ...
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December 17, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The Vermont Progressive Party has called for Addison County State’s Attorney Eva Vekos to resign, stating this week that recent allegations about her treatment of sexual assault survivors reveal what the party considers a history of negligence in her duties.
Drs. Jill Stein and Butch Ware, the Green Party’s most recent presidential ticket, will host a virtual discussion tomorrow featuring Green candidates running in the 2026 election cycle. The forum will include a portion for audience questions.
Former Green Party Presidential Ticket to Host 2026 Candidate Forum
Dr. Jill Stein and Dr. Butch Ware, the Green Party’s most recent presidential and vice presidential nominees, will host a virtual discussion this month featuring Green candidates running in the 2026 e...
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December 17, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Drs. Jill Stein and Butch Ware, the Green Party’s most recent presidential ticket, will host a virtual discussion tomorrow featuring Green candidates running in the 2026 election cycle. The forum will include a portion for audience questions.
Moving forward, Basecamp will be used by the Green Party’s national staff, the Steering Committee, and its various national committees, while caucuses and state parties will be able to decide whether to participate.
Green National Committee Approves Plan to Modernize National Digital Infrastructure
The Green National Committee has approved a proposal to overhaul the Green Party’s digital infrastructure, adopting Basecamp as a project management platform for internal work and Google Groups as a r...
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December 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Moving forward, Basecamp will be used by the Green Party’s national staff, the Steering Committee, and its various national committees, while caucuses and state parties will be able to decide whether to participate.
“There wouldn’t be a twenty years old Pirate Party in existence today without the work of the Massachusetts Pirate Party,” Davilo said. “For that, I could not think of a more perfect setting.” #mapoli
U.S. Pirate Party to Host 2026 National Conference in Boston
The United States Pirate Party will host its 2026 Pirate National Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, following several weeks of member voting. The conference is scheduled to take place next June and...
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December 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
“There wouldn’t be a twenty years old Pirate Party in existence today without the work of the Massachusetts Pirate Party,” Davilo said. “For that, I could not think of a more perfect setting.” #mapoli
The preference poll was conducted using approval voting and included both paper and electronic ballots, with digital submissions accounting for a supermajority of votes cast. Tabulation data released by the party shows a total of 1,324 ballots were submitted, representing 2,308 approvals. #utpol
Forward Party of Utah Selects Emily Buss to Fill State Senate Vacancy
The Forward Party of Utah has selected Emily Buss to succeed Sen. Dan Thatcher in representing the state’s 11th Senate District, following an open poll by the state party. Buss will serve the remainde...
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December 16, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The preference poll was conducted using approval voting and included both paper and electronic ballots, with digital submissions accounting for a supermajority of votes cast. Tabulation data released by the party shows a total of 1,324 ballots were submitted, representing 2,308 approvals. #utpol
State convention business for the upcoming year will also include the election of the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire’s delegation to the 2026 Libertarian National Convention, which will be held next May in Grand Rapids, Michigan. #nhpolitics
Libertarian Party of New Hampshire to Host 2026 Convention in Manchester
The Libertarian Party of New Hampshire will host its 2026 state convention in Manchester, with its members set to gather on March 14. As part of the convention, the party will select its delegates to ...
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December 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
State convention business for the upcoming year will also include the election of the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire’s delegation to the 2026 Libertarian National Convention, which will be held next May in Grand Rapids, Michigan. #nhpolitics