In a blockbuster survey of close to 5,000 independent voters conducted from early June through Labor Day, non-aligned voters rendered a clear verdict on whether they get the respect they deserve from the media, the political parties or the candidates. A resounding 87.56% said they did not.

A panel of independent voters brought together by Fox & Friends on October 22nd to share their views on the midterm elections deftly displayed the power of independence by diffusing a partisan trap set around the topic of immigration.

Building the Conversation Between Independent Candidates and Independent Voters. ​As the community of independent voters grows in America (we are now 44% of the electorate), more candidates are running for office as independents.

“I think it’s fantastic because it gives independent voters a voice in the process,” said CA Congressman Ro Khanna of the top two primary system. “My belief is the future of the progressive movement has to be a coalition between Democrats, independents, third party candidates — and this top two system does that.”