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Independent Veterans of America Announces Endorsement of Kris Babler for 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Press@IndependentVeteransOfAmerica.org A former Army captain, teacher and small-business owner running as an independent for an open Minnesota Senate seat — in…
On CUOMO: Paul (PJ) Rieckhoff Makes the Case for Opening New York’s Closed Primaries
IVA founder Paul (PJ) Rieckhoff joined Chris Cuomo on NewsNation to make the case for the lawsuit to open New York’s closed primaries to…
Independent Voters Lawsuit Drops and Makes Headlines
A new case led by veterans in NY asks whether the right to vote in a decisive primary comes from citizenship or party membership.…
Rieckhoff and Independent Veterans of America Sue the State of New York to Open Closed Primaries That Wrongfully Block Out Millions of Independents
A new lawsuit in federal court in Manhattan asks whether the right to vote in a decisive primary comes from citizenship or from party…
Independent Veterans of America Announces Endorsement of Steve Woll for 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Press@IndependentVeteransOfAmerica.org A Navy veteran, scientist and businessman taking on a Virginia congressional seat that has not changed hands since 1993. NEW…
Independent Veterans of America Announces Endorsement of Matt Baker for 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Press@IndependentVeteransOfAmerica.org A Marine Corps veteran running for Congress in Virginia on a direct argument: members who owe their seats to party…
IVA and IVP Launch Let Vets Vote, a National Campaign to Open Closed Primaries
IVA and the Independent Voter Project launch Let Vets Vote, a national campaign to open closed primaries, beginning with a lawsuit challenging New York's…
Independent Veterans of America Announces Endorsement of Jay Reeves for 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Press@IndependentVeteransOfAmerica.org An Army veteran who spent nearly 17 years finding the errors in the record is running for the office that…
Independent Veterans of America Announces Endorsement of Jeremy Vaughan for 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Press@IndependentVeteransOfAmerica.org Two years after Ridgecrest elected an independent veteran mayor, a Navy veteran is running to carry that work forward —…
Independent Veterans of America Announces Endorsement of Heather Lewis for 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Press@IndependentVeteransOfAmerica.org A fourth-generation Idahoan taking on a district that dark money has held end to end — and that has never…
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN: Can Democrat James Talarico unlock Republicans’ grip on the veterans’ vote?
IVA Founder and CEO Paul Rieckhoff is quoted throughout the Austin American-Statesman’s look at whether Democrat James Talarico can loosen Republicans’ hold on the…
Independent Veterans of America Announces Endorsement of Robert Chew for 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Press@IndependentVeteransOfAmerica.org An oath taken as a Navy Ensign does not come with an expiration date — and Colorado’s Senate race has…
Independent Veterans of America Announces Endorsement of Lacey Villareal for 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Press@IndependentVeteransOfAmerica.org Three West Melbourne Council seats, one shared ballot, top three win — no primary to clear and no machine to…
Independent Veterans of America Announces Endorsement of Mike Klein for 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Press@IndependentVeteransOfAmerica.org The only veteran in the race for Florida’s 3rd District — an Army infantry officer and Gulf War veteran running…
Independent Veterans of America Announces Endorsement of Shane Eaton for 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Press@IndependentVeteransOfAmerica.org Shane Eaton, running for Lawrence County Executive, Tennessee, is an outstanding independent veteran leader that represents the power and potential…
Four Independent Veterans on Washington’s August 4 Primary Ballot Endorsed by Independent Veterans of America
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Press@IndependentVeteransOfAmerica.org Four veterans. One ballot. In Washington’s top-two primary, all four must finish in the top two on August 4 to…
Independent Veterans of America Announces Endorsement of Seth Bodnar for 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Press@IndependentVeteransOfAmerica.org Seth Bodnar, running for U.S. Senate from Montana, is an outstanding independent veteran leader that represents the power and potential…
Independent Veterans of America Announces Endorsement of Danny Tarkenton for 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Press@IndependentVeteransOfAmerica.org Danny Tarkenton, running for Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney, is an outstanding independent veteran leader that represents the power and potential…
Independent Veterans of America Announces Endorsement of Jason Faler for 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Press@IndependentVeteransOfAmerica.org Jason Faler, running for U.S. House from Oregon’s 6th District, is an outstanding independent veteran leader that represents the power…
Independent Veterans of America Announces Endorsement of Major General Sarah Zabel for 2026
Major General Sarah Zabel (Ret.) — a two-star Air Force general running for U.S. House from Idaho's 1st District — is the highest-ranked officer…
Independent Veterans of America Announces Endorsement of Michael Eisenhauer for 2026
Michael Eisenhauer — a retired Army Colonel and physician running for U.S. House from Montana's 2nd District — is the latest independent veteran endorsed…
Independent Veterans of America Announces Endorsement of Brian Bengs for 2026
IVA is proud to endorse independent Navy and Air Force veteran Brian Bengs, running for U.S. Senate from South Dakota.
Independent Veterans of America Announces 2026 Endorsement of Army Veteran Isabelle Harman for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 10th
IVA is proud to endorse independent Army veteran Isabelle Harman, running for U.S. House from Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District.
Independent Veterans of America Announces Endorsement of Dan Osborn for 2026
IVA is proud to endorse independent Navy and Army veteran Dan Osborn, running for U.S. Senate from Nebraska.
Independent Veterans of America Announces 2026 Endorsement of Karen Matthews for Congress from California
IVA is proud to endorse independent Navy veteran Karen Matthews, running for U.S. House from California's 23rd Congressional District.
Independent Veterans of America Announces Endorsement of Lindsay Church for Congress in Illinois
IVA is proud to endorse independent Navy veteran Lindsay Church, running for U.S. House from Illinois' 4th Congressional District.
Independent Veterans of America Announces Endorsement of Ty Pinkins for 2026
IVA is proud to endorse independent Army veteran Ty Pinkins, running for U.S. Senate from Mississippi.
Independent Veterans of America Announces First Endorsement of 2026
Independent Veterans of America (IVA) is proud to announce the endorsement of our first 2026 independent veteran candidate: Todd Achilles, running for U.S. Senate…
Independent Veterans of America and DEFIANCE.org Launch “No More Forever Wars” Campaign to Reign In Iran Conflict and Restore Congressional War Powers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — March 18, 2026 Independent Veterans of America and DEFIANCE.org Launch “No More Forever Wars” Campaign to Reign In Iran Conflict…
IVA Announces Endorsement in the Tennessee 7th Congressional District Special Election
Veteran Jon Thorp is the Truly Independent Alternative to the Partisan Extremes FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Press@IndependentVeteransOfAmerica.org NEW YORK, November 28, 2025: Today, in…
Independent Veterans Win On Election Night
Army and Navy Vets Demonstrate Strong Appeal in Local Elections in VA and CT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Press@IndependentVeteransOfAmerica.org New York, November 5, 2025—…
Elect Independent Veterans Today
IVA Issues Final Call to Support the Nation’s Best and Boldest Independent Veteran Leaders FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Press@IndependentVeteransOfAmerica.org NEW YORK, November 4, 2025:…
Independent Veterans of America Announces Additional 2025 Candidate Endorsements
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Press@IndependentVeteransOfAmerica.org Independent Veteran Leaders Named in Elections in North Carolina and Virginia NEW YORK, October 31, 2025: Today, in advance…
Independent Veterans of America Announces Three 2025 Candidate Endorsements
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Press@IndependentVeteransOfAmerica.org Independent Veteran Leaders Named in Elections from School Board to Governor NEW YORK, October 20, 2025: Today, in…
IVA Opens 2025 Endorsement Applications
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Press@IndependentVeteransOfAmerica.org IVA Opens 2025 Endorsement Applications Independent Veteran Candidates For All Levels of Office for 2025 and 2026 Elections…
CSPAN : WASHINGTON JOURNAL – JUNE 23, 2025 – PAUL RIECKHOFF ON THE US ROLE IN CONFLICT WITH IRAN
Independent Veterans of America Founder and CEO Paul Rieckhoff joins CSPAN’s WASHINGTON JOURNAL for a deep-dive into the US involvement in the Israeli/Iranian…
Television Legend and Navy Veteran Montel Williams Joins IVA’s Advisory Committee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Press@IndependentVeteransOfAmerica.org Television Legend and Navy Veteran Montel Williams Joins IVA’s Advisory Committee NEW YORK, June 20, 2025: In advance of…
Press Release: Independent Veterans Make History on Election Day and Ahead of Veterans Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Press@IndependentVeteransOfAmerica.org Dan Osborn in Nebraska Outperforms Any Independent for Senate in Recent History Travis Endicott is Elected Mayor of Ridgecrest,…
Press Release: Independent Veterans of America Announces Second Round of 2024 Candidate Endorsements
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Press@IndependentVeteransOfAmerica.org Independent Veterans of America Announces Second Round of 2024 Candidate Endorsements Marine Corps and Air Force vets Aguilar…
Press Release: Independent Veterans of America Announces First 2024 Candidate Endorsements
Independent Veterans of America Announces First 2024 Candidate Endorsements Ahead of the Presidential Debate and Inaugural 9/11 Celebration of Service in NYC 9 Candidates…
PRESS RELEASE: As Democrats Gather in Chicago, IVA Opens 2024 Endorsement Applications
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Press@IndependentVeteransOfAmerica.org As Democrats Gather in Chicago, IVA Opens 2024 Endorsement Applications Independent Veteran Candidates For All Levels of Elected Office…