WASHINGTON, D.C. - Though 44 % of American voters self-identify as independents – not aligned with either party -  the American government is dominated by the two political parties. There is a great divide between the American people and their government.

"I hope someone kills you." Sen. Susan Collins Menaced for Kavanaugh Vote

WASHINGTON, DC - In the wake of her choice to vote for the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) has had to endure a torrent of horrifically abusive and misogynistic comments as well as death threats on Twitter.

WASHINGTON, DC - As they promised to do on Friday, Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Jeff Flake (R-AZ) voted 'yes' to elevate Judge Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump’s second nominee, to the Supreme Court. Saturday afternoon’s 50-48 vote marks Kavanaugh’s final hurdle before taking the position, swinging the court toward a conservative bench.

WASHINGTON, DC - If there was any discussion whatsoever about constitutional law in the fight over Donald Trump's Supreme Court appointment to replace Anthony Kennedy, the public didn't hear it and won't remember it. That may be the worst of the fallout from the way this unfortunate political-media-social spectacle unfolded.

This Election Guide provides information on the most consequential elections for Californians, including the races for US Senate, governor, lieutenant governor, tight congressional races, and key ballot propositions.

In a 51-49 vote Friday to advance Brett Kavanaugh to a confirmation vote for the Supreme Court this weekend, Lisa Murkowski was the only Republican to break ranks with her party and vote, "No."

"He's not the right man for the court at this time," Murkowski told reporters, declaring that she will also vote against Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation Saturday as well.

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San Diego, CA.- This November, California voters have an opportunity to do something they've never done before, elect an independent to statewide office.

The race for insurance commissioner is between NPP candidate Steve Poizner and Democrat Ricardo Lara.

Stanislaus County, California - The nation is watching a number of California congressional races as the battle for control of Congress comes to a head. With so many seats up for grabs, control over the US House could come down to congressional races in California -- one of the most contentious being the race for the state's 10th Congressional District

The Green Party of Ohio is working hard to ensure its candidates will have ballot access in 2020 and 2022, or to make it onto general election ballots for the next four years, Green Party candidates will have to collect signatures to qualify for the ballot as independents.

U.S. District Judge Lawrence Piersol ordered the state of South Dakota Tuesday to pay $612,045 in legal fees, and travel expenses of $7,539 for the plaintiffs who won a ballot access trial against the state in February. Judge Piersol ruled in late February that the state signatures requirements for minor parties to access the ballot were onerous, and that the late-winter filing deadline was too early.