GEORGE WASHINGTON
WAS RIGHT.
AMERICA IS not a party.
it’s A promise.
But the current leaders are breaking that promise. That’s why independent veterans from across our country are stepping up as candidates — for school board, city council, state legislature, and beyond.
If you’re an independent veteran who is done with arguing, tired of the same old games, and ready to drive common sense solutions, it’s time to take action.
America called on you before. Now, we are calling on you again.
run like a veteran.
Whether you’re thinking of running this year or simply want to understand what it would take to run in the future, Independent Veterans of America (IVA) is working with GoodParty.org to make it easier than ever to get the resources and information you need. See what it takes to serve in office — and make a difference directly in your community without giving up your daily life.
JOIN THE LIST
Good. Not a party.
Don’t let the name fool you. Good Party is not a political party. It’s a game-changing AI-powered platform that provides all the tools of a true political campaign — backed by experienced humans who can help you figure it all out — at no cost to you. Together, we’re making it easier for independent veterans of America to be the change our country so desperately needs.
GET A DEMO
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As soon as you log in, you’ll be empowered with a suite of free campaign management tools to help you run like a political veteran.
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Access a library of tips like “Understanding the Role of a City Manager” and “How Many Signatures Do You Need To Get On the Ballet.”
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Instantly find the offices where you are eligible to run — from your local town or school board all the way up to state assembly or Congress.
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Pick the policy issues you care about most — like veterans issues, national security, the border, the environment, education, and much more.
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Check out the Glossary to cut through the political jargon and dig into the meaning behind common terms.
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Access voter data, online trainings, and advice from political pros to get answers when it’s most convenient.
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BEGIN EXPLORING
never stop serving.
George Washington was right — the two-party system we’ve lived with for years created politicians, not public servants. Our country needs independent veterans who understand service to step forward and take charge. We need forward thinkers who know America is not a party. It’s a promise.
If you’ve ever wondered what it would take to run for office, now is the time to find out.
LET’S GO
LEAVE THE HERDS. RUN WITH THE PACK.
Independent Veterans of America (IVA) is a non-profit organization that launched on July 4. 2024, to support independent veteran candidates at all levels — from local school boards to the US Senate.
Led by veterans like Paul Rieckhoff and Admiral Mike Mullen, IVA’s mission is to organize the millions of politically independent veterans in America to defend and strengthen our democracy. As part of that mission, we are working to recruit and elect independent and unaffiliated veteran candidates who are coming together to put country over party.
PAUL RIECKHOFF
Founder/CEO Independent Veterans of America, Righteous Media, Iraq Afghanistan Veterans of America, American Veterans for Ukraine
Admiral Mike Mullen
17th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Bonnie Carroll
TAPS Founder, Army Veteran, Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient
Mayor Yemi Mobolade
Independent Mayor of Colorado Springs
Michael Smerconish
Host of CNN’s Smerconish, Host of SiriusXM’s POTUS, Author
John Opdycke
President of Open Primaries
Victoria Mitchell
Chief Operating Officer, GoodParty.org
Sebastian junger
Author, Advisor
Ken Burns
Filmmaker, historian
Yinka Faleti
Former candidate, Secretary of State for Missouri; Independent Army Veteran
Jordan Blashek
President of America’s Frontier Fund, Former VP at Schmidt Futures
Scott Stanford
Communications Director, Army Applications Laboratory
Paul Johnson
Former Independent Mayor of Phoenix, CEO of Redirect Health
Eric Bronner
Founder, Veterans For All Voters
Andrew Yang
Founder, Forward Party
Craig O’Dear
Former Independent Candidate of Senate from Missouri
UNDERSTAND IVA
