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May 1, 2015 · Vermont Senator and former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is America's longest-serving independent politician in Congress.
In 1981, Sanders ran as an independent for mayor of Burlington, Vermont, and defeated the Democratic incumbent; he was reelected three times. Although an independent, he endorsed Democratic presidential candidates Walter Mondale in 1984 and Jesse Jackson in 1988.
- Independent (1978–present)
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An independent, non-partisan politician or non-affiliated politician is a politician not affiliated with any political party or bureaucratic association. There are numerous reasons why someone may stand for office as an independent.
Mar 31, 2023 · An independent politician is not affiliated with any political party or is not running on the ticket of any major political party preference. These candidates can run for office at any level of government, from local to national.
Tulsi Gabbard (/ ˈ t ʌ l s i ˈ ɡ æ b ər d / TUL-see GAB-ərd; born April 12, 1981) is an American politician, United States Army Reserve officer, and political commentator who was the U.S. representative for Hawaii's 2nd congressional district from 2013 to 2021.
- 2003–present
- Independent (since 2022)
Apr 11, 2024 · As the American electorate has become increasingly polarized on the left and the right, one group sits quietly in the middle without choosing sides: independent voters. In a close presidential ...
Apr 15, 2021 · In the late 1980s, roughly one-third of Americans identified as Democratic, Republican or independent. Now, 40 percent or more identify as independent, while the share who identify as Democrats...
