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Independent Candidates Seek Middle Ground in US Elections
Published Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · Updated October 13
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- Independent Candidates' Role and Impact — 1 source
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Independent Candidates' Role and Impact
- NPR
The article emphasizes that independent candidates believe they offer a necessary alternative to the perceived extremes of the two major parties, and that their campaigns, even if unsuccessful, can challenge the existing political duopoly.
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