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Win or lose, independent candidates want to meet voters in the middle

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PUBLISHEDOct 13, 2026, 9:00 AM
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Nearly 200 independent candidates in more than 100 congressional races are trying to prove there's an alternative to the two party system — even though the chance of winning is very low. (Image credit: Becky Bohrer)
Main source: NPR
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