IVP was founded in 2006 to provide voters with accurate and reliable information about important public policy issues and to encourage non-partisan voters to vote and to participate in the democratic process.
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It seems like there is always a measure on California’s ballot that is more than what it appears. This year it is Proposition 32. Ballotpedia has credited the new Open Primary with transforming California into the state with the most competitive elections in the nation. But, Prop 32 would
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Tim Hill, President, Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona and Bryan Jeffries, Vice President, Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona expressed their support for Proposition 121 to Arizona voters in a statement distributed to all registered voters in the Secretary of State's information pamphlet for the upcoming November 6th election.
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The following guides have been created by the Independent Voter Project, the authors of California's Open Primary Act, to provide elected officials, potential candidates, the media, and the general public with information about the important changes to California election law that will be implemented in the June 2012
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The Rules in California have Changed. For the first time, California's voters can vote in the primary for any candidate, regardless of party affiliation. IVN's Online Independent Voter Survey is being conducted from May 14th through May 22nd in selected California Congressional and Legislative Districts chosen
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Ready? Set? General Election, Go! Newt Gingrich is expected to formerly drop his bid for president, now expected Wednesday, May 2nd. President Obama will officially launch his reelection campaign on May 5th. This is comes as a surprise to some, as many have assumed he's been campaigning for
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Voters who aren't Democrats or Republicans comprise about 1 out of every 4 registrants, and that number is growing. Voters who self-identify as independents is now over 60%. Steve Peace, co-Chair of the IVN.us's sponsor, the Independent Voter Project, talks about the growing importance of
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It's no secret that politics at both the state and federal level have become increasingly polarized. Candidates who have been funded by the parties find it increasingly difficult to make decisions independent of their party's position.The changes from the old “closed” primary process to the
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IVP is most well-known for authoring California's Proposition 14, the "Open Primary Initiative", which was passed decisively by the voters in the June 2010 primary election. Proposition 14 created a single ballot primary system whereby all voters can vote for any candidate, regardless of party affiliation.
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IVN is an online news platform for communication between independent-minded voters, public officials, civic leaders, and journalists. The Independent Voter Network is dedicated to providing political analysis and rational commentary in an effort to elevate the level of our public discourse.
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IVN is an online news platform for communication between independent-minded voters, public officials, civic leaders, and journalists. The Independent Voter Network is dedicated to providing political analysis and rational commentary in an effort to elevate the level of our public discourse.
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IVN is an online news platform for communication between independent-minded voters, public officials, civic leaders, and journalists. The Independent Voter Network is dedicated to providing political analysis and rational commentary in an effort to elevate the level of our public discourse.