@ChadPeace

Politics. NonPartisan. Cook. People over Parties. Agree to Disagree.

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Independent Voter
@ivnOct 8
Maine has 3 candidates for governor. All 3 get to debate. Illinois has 3 candidates. Only the Democrat and Republican are invited. Same ballot access. Different rules. Who are debates really for—voters or the two parties? IVN Editor @ThatShawnG breaks down the story. ivn.us/maine-let-the-indepen… #IndependentVoters #2026Midterms #ElectionDebates

Maine Let the Independent Debate. Why Can’t Illinois?

Candidates who make it on the ballot don't always make it onto debate stages. Debate rules designed by media outlets, commissions, and civic organizations are locking out independent candidates while...

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Killer tomatoes. Bad science. Wall-to-wall ridiculousness. Watch our exclusive new trailer for 'ATTACK OF THE KILLER TOMATOES: ORGANIC INTELLIGENCE', coming to VOD tomorrow, October 6!
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I'm suing the state of New York. youtu.be/rXmikeKyfKA
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Independent Voter
@ivnJun 29
"Undo the Top Two" says independents can vote under its measure. Yet it removes "All Voters May Vote" from the state constitution, which is the guarantee of nonpartisan primaries: All voters get a say and can choose any candidate they want in the elections that matter most, regardless of party. #CApolitics #TopTwoPrimary #ElectionReform #IndependentVoters ivn.us/undo-the-top-two-cros…

‘Undo The Top Two’ Crossed Out “All Voters May Vote”

They say independents can vote. Their initiative strips the constitutional guarantee that lets every voter choose any candidate they want.

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Jim Herlihy@JimSanFranciscoJun 4
What did the voters say in the California Primary ? Talking with… thesanfranciscoexperiencepod… @ChadPeace @ivn @dpna @samsinger
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The Fulcrum
@fulcrum_usJun 19
“Our #democracy depends on #journalism that informs rather than divides, and that treats every voter as someone whose voice matters. By partnering with @ivn and @LatinoNewsNet_, we’re expanding our collective ability to deliver the kind of #nonpartisan, voter‑first reporting the country urgently needs.” ~David Nevins, Publisher, The Fulcrum Read more: thefulcrum.us/civic-engageme…
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Independent Voter
@ivnJun 19
"In closed-primary states like New York, Latino voters register Democratic because they have to, then tell pollsters they are not really Democrats. In open-primary states like California, they show up in larger numbers and refuse to commit in advance." - @madrid_mike #IndependentVoters #OpenPrimaries #NYCPolitics ivn.us/in-new-york-latino-de…

In New York, Latino Democrats Aren't Even Democrats

Latino voters are not drifting left or right. They are rejecting a political system that treats ballot access as a party privilege.

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FairVote@fairvoteJun 21
➡️ @LisaDTRice proposed the 2024 ballot initiative that brought ranked choice voting to Washington, DC. This week, DC used RCV for the first time. Lisa spoke w/ @ivn on what motivated her to help bring better elections to DC. Listen ⬇️ @growdemocracyDC ivn.us/podcasts/she-quit-her…

She Quit Her Party. Then She Couldn't Vote. | Lisa Rice

In this episode of the Independent Voter Podcast, Chad and Shawn sit down with Lisa Rice, founder of Grow Democracy DC and a leading voice in the election reform movement.

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Independent Voter
@ivnJun 24
California’s political consultants want to “Undo Top Two.” Translation: tell 6.9 million independent and minor-party voters they can’t vote in primaries unless they join a party. Former CA State Sen. Steve Peace writes Bill Cavala helped build Sacramento. He would’ve laughed them out of the room. #CApolitics #OpenPrimaries #IndependentVoters ivn.us/2026/06/24/commentary…

The Plan to Strip 6.9 Million Californians of Voting Rights Could Haunt Politicians

Undoing Top Two means telling 6.9 million independent voters they may no longer participate in primary elections unless they sign up with a club they have already decided not to join.

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"Open primary system debated as Californians go to polls" thecentersquare.com/californ… The only pushback is coming from the corrupt parties. California's open primary is supported by +70% of voters. It's what right looks like. And what most Americans want nationwide. “the good news is that California is one of three states that have abolished traditional party primaries...That is just not the case in other states around the country, especially in 16 states where close to 17 million independent voters are entirely disenfranchised...So when you compare it to perfect, California's system is not perfect - no system is - but when you compare it to the status quo in 47 other states, California has one of the most representative, most participatory, most functional election processes in the entire country.” -@NickTroiano “Many of us don’t get a vote on the people who will ultimately go to Congress to determine whether we go to war,” -@PaulRieckhoff “The purpose of the primary is a voter-nominated primary...It’s not a party-nominated primary like you have in 47 other states.” -@ChadPeace “If the Democrats can’t inspire enough voters to get from round one to round two, that’s on them...Same with the Republicans.” - @jbopdycke Open primaries are what real democracy looks like. If you stand against them, you stand against an equal vote for all Americans. And on the wrong side of history. Closed primaries are the crooked and rigged past. Open primaries and equally-empowered independents are the future.

Open primary system debated as Californians go to polls

(The Center Square) – Supporters of California’s top-two open primary system are defending it amid challenges and criticism as voters go to the polls Tuesday in the Golden State's primary.

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“The system doesn’t get better until you change the rules and the incentives.” — @ChadPeace, @ivn, on this week’s Friday Reporter. Full conversation on YouTube. 🔗 youtu.be/SPnKtYLYIFg
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Independent Voter
@ivnMay 19
California independents: You do NOT need to register with a political party to vote in the June 2 primary. Every voter gets the same ballot. Every voter can choose any candidate. No party permission required. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. IVN Editor @ThatShawnG breaks it down. #TopTwoPrimary #OpenPrimaries #CApolitics #Vote2026 ivn.us/no-you-dont-need-to-r…

No, You Don’t Need to Register with a Party to Vote in California’s Primary

When Independent Voter posted a series of videos about primary turnout on its Facebook page, the comments revealed a startling reality: Many voters think California’s semi-closed presidential primary...

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Independent Voter
@ivnMay 19
California’s Top Two primary is under attack — but the candidate responses don’t break down the way party leaders might expect. Some Democrats, Republicans, and Greens are defending every voter’s right to participate. Others won’t say where they stand. #CApolitics #Vote2026 #TopTwoPrimary #Independentvoters ivn.us/undo-the-top-two-cali…

Undo the Top-Two? California Candidates Weigh In, and the Responses Might Surprise You

Democrats, Republicans and Greens for Constitutional Office publicly defend the right of every voter to participate. The Democratic secretary of state is on the record saying she would prefer a...

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Independent Voter
@ivnMay 1

Why California's "Jungle Primary" Is Actually 115 Years of Reform Against Party Machines

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Daniel K. Wiig@DanWiigApr 20
New @AmicusNYCLA: @ChadPeace stopped by to talk about the true power of #independent #voters & #electionreform. Season 6 continues here: open.spotify.com/episode/3qk… @nycla
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InteractivePolls
@IAPolls2022Apr 21
CALIFORNIA POLL - Governor (top 2 advance) 🟦 Becerra: 23% (+20) 🟥 Hilton: 20% (+5) 🟥 Bianco: 17% (-6) 🟦 Steyer: 14% (+6) 🟦 Porter: 11% (-1) 🟦 Mahan: 4% (+2) 🟦 Yee: 1% 🟦 Villaraigosa: 1% (-2) 🟦 Thurmond: 1% (+/- change vs February) —— Independent Voter Project | 4/14-20 | 3,404 LV ivn.us/posts/breaking-xavier…
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Mike Madrid
@madrid_mikeApr 20
A Fifth poll has entered the chat! This is the first one showing Becerra in first place. 23% Becerra 19% Hilton 16% Bianco 14% Steyer BREAKING: Xavier Becerra Bolts Into First Place in IVN California Governor Poll | Independent Voter News ivn.us/posts/breaking-xavier…

Xavier Becerra Bolts Into First Place in IVN California Governor Poll

Survey of 3,404 verified California voters shows Democrat in front. Second-choice data reveals where Yee's supporters are headed.

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Jon Slavet
@realjonslavetFeb 24
Appreciated my time with @ChadPeace -- election & independent voter expert who advocates for a California "top 5" primary + VoterID to ensure the will of the voters is truly expressed.
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Mason Harrison
@masonharrisonFeb 24
🚨@ChadPeace makes his State of Gold debut to chat election reform, jungle primaries and Attack of the Killer Tomatoes with @realjonslavet🍅. Must watch! youtube.com/watch?v=sCVpTIBC…
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Thanks for talking to @ivn's @ChadPeace @steveajohnson!
Lifehacker
@lifehackerFeb 3
Can the 2026 midterm elections really be canceled? An election law expert explains who runs U.S. elections and why cancellation is extremely unlikely. Link: lifehacker.com/entertainment…
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