- Munster Indiana: Candidates come in more than two flavors this election-Vasser said poor decisions by fellow Republicans on the Highland Town Council forced him to switch parties, and he said he believes his roots in the community will transcend party labels. (The Times)
- Meadville Pennsylvania: Surprise party switch may give Tingley edge for commissioner seat (Meadville Tribune)-She said she has been independent of both parties all summer, marching in parades as a separate entry. “So I guess you could say I was independent months ago.”
- New Jersey: Mayoral candidates sound off on S.R. issues-Szegeti, Eppinger, Londensky on ballot in Nov. 6 election-Eppinger, 45, said Londensky may be running for mayor as an independent, but the former Democrat cannot shake off his prior affiliation. (East Brunswick Sentinel)
- Florida: Dispute will alter independent vote-Poll: It increases chance they'll vote Republican (News Press)
INSTANT RUNOFF VOTING
- Aspen Colorado: We support Instant Runoff Voting (An Aspen Times Editorial)
- Washington: Sides differ over value of instant runoff voting in Clallam County (Peninsula Daily News)
OBAMA CAMPAIGN
- The New Comeback Kid-Hillary's plan to win it all in New Hampshire. (by E.J. Dionne, Jr, The New Republic)
- Choosing Sides on Obama, Clinton (Washington Post) scroll down
LOCAL INDEPENDENT CAMPAIGNS
- Virginia: Editorial--Skip the parties in the 9th District-Independent Jerry Boothe offers far more than his Democratic and Republican opponents. (Roanoke Times)
- Ohio: Ruling keeps Lorenzi off fall ballot (The Vindicator)
- New Jersey: McQuade relates to key issues, "Nobody cares Republican or Democrat. They want the right person in there." (Vineland Daily Journal)
