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politics23 days ago•6 min saved

Marquette poll signals expanding Democratic edge as Trump’s approval sinks

A new national Marquette Law School poll shows Democrats leading Republicans by 13 points on the generic congressional ballot for the 2026 midterms, driven by weak Trump approval (37%), stronger Democratic unity, and a sizable edge among independents on inflation and the economy; while the national climate favors Democrats, caveats include district dynamics, GOP fundraising strength, and the traditional midterm headwinds that could limit how far the lead translates into seats.

via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|

#democrats #independents #inflation

politics24 days ago•2 min saved

Talarico Takes Narrow Texas Senate Lead in Post-Convention Poll

A Sept. 13 SoCal Strategies poll shows Democrat James Talarico leading Republican Ken Paxton 50% to 45% in Texas’ Senate race after the GOP convention, flipping from a Paxton lead in June. Talarico gains among independents, Hispanics and voters aged 18–29, while Paxton remains strongest among white voters; the analysis notes undecided voters, including some Trump voters, could swing the outcome. The race has trended within single digits in September polls (AARP, Univision) as Election Day on Nov. 3 nears, with several polls signaling a Talarico edge or tight contest ahead of final results.

via USA Today|

#independents #paxton #politics

politics1 month ago•1 min saved

Gallup: Democrats widen lead as independents rise

Gallup's latest quarterly data show 49% of voters lean Democrat and 39% lean Republican, a 10-point Democratic edge that reverses late-2024 GOP gains and marks the largest Democrat-lean in Gallup data since 2008; independents now make up 45% of the electorate, with only 27% identifying as Democrat or Republican, while Trump’s approval sits around 38% and disapproval at 58%, a dynamic Democrats hope will aid midterm chances though Senate control remains uncertain.

via The Guardian|

#democrats #gallup #independents

politics1 month ago•105 min saved

Poll Plunge Deepens: CNN Data Guru Signals Trump’s Popularity Freefall

CNN data guru Harry Enten says Trump’s second-term poll numbers have plunged further, with an overall net approval 31 points underwater and independents 47 points underwater, and a separate Reuters/Ipsos poll showing 33% approval and 64% disapproval, highlighting mounting GOP anxiety about the midterms as independents move away amid Iran tensions and rising economic pain.

via The Daily Beast|

#donald-j-trump #independents #midterms

politics1 month ago•23 min saved

Hobbs bets on cross‑party appeal by naming Giles as running mate

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, facing a tough reelection, tapped former Mesa mayor John Giles—a lifelong Republican who recently became an independent—as her running mate to broaden appeal to independents in a partisan race against Rep. Andy Biggs, who has President Trump’s endorsement; the race is viewed as Lean Democratic by Cook Political Report.

via The Washington Post|

#arizona #gubernatorial-elections #independents

politics2 months ago•8 min saved

Red-state Democrats Dig In as Independents See Slim Path to Senate

Democrats Alani Bankhead in Montana and Julian Beaudion in South Dakota say they will not exit their races for independents Bodnar and Bengs, despite pressure from national and local Democrats; withdrawal deadlines loom and experts warn a crowded, uphill race in two Trump-won states could jeopardize any path to a Senate majority, while independents could caucus with Democrats if they win.

via Politico|

#elections #independents #montana

politics2 months ago•198 min saved

Manchin bets on independents to reshape Congress with a new leadership council

Former West Virginia senator Joe Manchin, now an independent, launches the Independent Leadership Council to recruit and back independent candidates nationwide, stressing it’s not a new party. The kickoff in West Virginia drew aspiring independents such as Rep. Kevin Kiley and others, signaling a bid to mobilize growing independent sentiment to influence the next Congress despite practical hurdles like ballot access and fundraising.

via CNN|

#independents #leadership-council #manchin

politics2 months ago•6 min saved

Florida Holds Back as Democratic Socialists Grow National Footprint

Nationwide, Democratic Socialists are racking up wins—from NYC to PA and CO—while the Florida Democratic Party sticks to moderate candidates to appeal to independents; the DSA has a small but growing Florida presence (~5,000 members), endorsing a few candidates and focusing on housing, healthcare, immigration enforcement and utility rates, but statewide offices remain out of reach for now.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#affordable-housing #democratic-socialists #elections

politics3 months ago•3 min saved

Clacton by-election opens with Reform UK outgunned by a curious field of independents

Ten candidates have announced bids in the Clacton by-election after the main Westminster parties decided not to stand against Reform UK, creating a diverse field that includes Count Binface, Piers Corbyn, Nigel Farage, Laurence Fox and a slate of independents and minor parties such as Adham Alkhatip (Forward Party), Rob Pownall (wildlife campaigner), Amelia Randall (Balanced Britain), Kai Stephens (British Democrats) and Luke Worley.

via BBC|

#by-election #clacton #independents

politics3 months ago•5 min saved

Oklahoma independents back $15 minimum wage, call for open primaries

Oklahoma’s primary saw independents only eligible to vote on State Question 832, which would raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, while criticizing the closed primary system that keeps them out of governor and U.S. Senate races. Separately, State Question 836, which would have opened primaries, failed to reach the ballot. Many independents advocate open primaries and some say they may re-evaluate party registration to gain broader voting rights in future elections, highlighting ongoing debates over how Oklahoma runs its primary system.

via KOSU|

#independents #minimum-wage #oklahoma

politics4 months ago•7 min saved

Trump’s Iowa setback signals a shifting GOP map as independents loom in Montana and South Dakota primaries

Primaries across six states showed Democrats solidifying key nominations, Trump's grip slipping in Iowa where a gubernatorial upset loomed, and independents gaining traction in Montana and South Dakota; California’s marquee race drew celebrity flair with Spencer Pratt amid a crowded field, while New Jersey and New Mexico introduced notable developments—Rebecca Bennett challenging a recovering Rep. Tom Kean Jr. and Deb Haaland potentially becoming the first Native American governor. The results hint at a flexible fall map as parties recalibrate.

via PBS|

#democrats #independents #iowa

politics5 months ago•3 min saved

Two NC Lawmakers Exit Democrats to Become Independents After Primary Losses

Two Mecklenburg County state representatives, Carla Cunningham and Nasif Majeed, announced they are leaving the Democratic Party to become unaffiliated after losing Democratic primary challenges to candidates who criticized their occasional votes with Republicans on vetoes. Cunningham cited hostility toward her and a desire to serve constituents rather than adhere to party politics; Majeed echoed a similar sentiment and said he would work with both parties. Their departures come as Republicans hold a supermajority and as a recent trend of Mecklenburg Democrats leaving the party continues, including a 2023 switch by Tricia Cotham.

via WRAL|

#democrats #independents #north-carolina

politics5 months ago•80 min saved

Poll finds Trump’s economic appeal fading as public gloom grows

An AP-NORC poll conducted April 16–20 shows about 75% of Americans describe the U.S. economy as poor, and Trump’s approval on the economy has fallen among independents and Republicans—only about 20% of independents and roughly 62% of Republicans view his handling positively, down from March. Immigration remains a relative bright spot, and Biden’s approval sits near his 2022 low, signaling waning momentum for Trump’s economic message even as overall partisan polarization remains high.

via AP News|

#approval #economy #independents

world6 months ago•2 min saved

Vietnam vote cements near-total control as 93% of candidates are Communist Party members

Vietnam is voting for the National Assembly, with 864 candidates of whom about 93% are Communist Party members and 7.5% independents. The ruling party dominates the 500-seat parliament (and holds about 97% of seats overall). Over 73 million voters are electing National Assembly members and local representatives, with results due March 23 and an early-April opening session to approve top leaders such as the president and prime minister. While many citizens hope for modernization, some express skepticism that the election will alter daily life in this one-party state.

via Al Jazeera|

#communist-party #elections #independents

politics7 months ago•8 min saved

Indie Senate bids test Democrats as red states fear vote-splitting

In deep-red Montana, Nebraska, Idaho and South Dakota, liberal independents have filed Senate bids, but local Democrats won’t back non-Democrats, risking vote-splitting that could hand the GOP a larger majority; the dynamics echo Nebraska’s 2024 Osborn run, while Montana’s Bodnar faces a party pledge to back only Democrats, leaving independents to contend with fractured fields and intensified intra-party tension.

via Politico|

#democrats #independents #politics