California Assemblyman Paul Fong and independent challenger Chad Walsh are both targeting independent voters in their district. Chad Walsh is one of the most well-supported and well-funded independent candidates to emerge this primary season in California.

Today we hosted our second tweet chat, this time inviting independent-minded candidates and voters. Nine independent-minded candidates participated: Phil Dodds, Jack Todd Arnold, Maurice Duhon, Linda Parks, Chad Condit, Anthony Adams, Eric Reyes, William "Cleave" Drummond, TJ O'Hara.

Texans head to the polls today for semi-open primary elections. Politico highlights intriguing races, given redistricting and an expanded Congressional delegation. Make sure also to check out a recent Independent Voter Network article on the details of electoral process in the Lone Star State.

The Week chimes in today with 5 theories on why Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney only does FOX News interviews.

Race was a hot topic during the 2008 presidential election. As Barack Obama gained momentum, it became clear that history could be made. By the end of the election, it had - Obama was elected as the first African American president in the history of the United States.