Third-party candidates such as Vic Kaplan (Libertarian) and Lily Benavides (Green) are fighting uphill battles, their campaigns say. Vic Kaplan of the Libertarian Party (left) and Lily Benavides of the Green Party (right) are among the candidates running for New Jersey governor in 2025. (Left: NJ Libertarian Party / Right: Green Party of New Jersey) The clock is ticking down to Election Day in New Jersey, which is one of two states that are choosing a new governor in 2025. But while much of the spotlight has been focused on Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli, some third-party candidates say they are being unfairly cast into the shadows. Continue reading

Tammie Rochester life's work has been helping disadvantaged, disabled, and working-class people with everyday problems when they are at their most vulnerable. She helps her clients navigate complex systems and access key resources and social services. Tammie has experience fighting for the rights of children and families through the court system. Continue reading

Ethan Hale is a student at Houston City College and an organizer with the effort to recall Houston Mayor John Whitmire from office. "Why am I running? Well, I mean, the mayor is essentially a MAGA Republican. I feel like our council is complicit," Hale said. "I feel like everyone else in the race at this point, they just kind of — they're not really willing to say what needs to be said here." Continue reading

Long time Green activist Dave Sutliff-Atias is on the ballot for a seat on the Rochester City Council. Dave has been going to events and neighborhood meetings since last winter, collected 1,755 signatures to get on the ballot, and has knocked on thousands of doors so far. He has deployed over 50 lawn signs up at supporters' houses around the City. Continue reading

We have less than one month until Election Day in Minneapolis, and our candidates have been hitting the campaign trail hard. Marcus Mills for City Council and Adam Schneider for Park Board, and their grassroots campaigns have been challenging the city's corporate status quo machine while reaching out to thousands of Minneapolis residents. But they both still need our help to win on November 4th. Here's how you can help get Greens back on the Minneapolis City Council and Park & Recreation Board: Continue reading

As a candidate for auditor of East Norriton, Montgomery County, I believe East Norriton deserves better than a corrupt two party system. Two years ago, 1,092 voters put their trust in us to build towards that goal. We didn’t win then, but we built enough strength to make this year’s three-way race winnable with a plurality. We met hundreds of voters who were excited about the alternative that we are offering, and the path from 30% to victory is a path we know we can walk if we work together. Continue reading

Jill Stein Asks You to Help Save Gaza Don't you dread this time of election season when you get crushed with postcards from candidates that don't say much, but cost a bunch of money and they end up in the recycling box? That's NOT what we're doing. Join the Dave Sutliff-Atias for City Council campaign as we hand-deliver letters to targeted voters. It is a "lit drop" - no door knocking, no talking to voters, just a nice walk outside delivering letters in a specific neighborhood, to specific voters. Continue reading

A 3rd option: Green candidates Paul Garlinghouse and Patricia Vener-Saavedra Tuesday at WNHH FM. Paul Garlinghouse encountered speeding cars, an empty school building, and a home-needing puppy on his daily neighborhood walks. He ended up adopting the puppy — and running for office. Continue reading

Lily Benavides, Green Party of NJ's candidate for Governor responds One week ago today, by a vote of 6 – 3, the US Supreme Court ruled that ICE agents in Los Angeles could stop people if they “look like” they might be “undocumented.” Lily Benavides, Green Party of New Jersey’s candidate for Governor in 2025 responds: Continue reading

Thank you to everyone who came out and marched in the Green Party's entry in this year's Labor Day Parade.  Not only did The People's Contingent have another stellar showing, but folks watching the parade and those in the parade ahead of us joined in our group to spread our message of solidarity with labor.  Shout out to Speak Up 4 Palestine and the Party for Socialism & Liberation for their unwavering support.   Continue reading