The Independent Party of Delaware (IPoD) is a political party in the State of Delaware, United States.[2][3] As of March 2021, it is the third largest political party in Delaware with 9,443 registered voters.[4] The preamble outlines the party's goals: "The Independent Party of Delaware is dedicated to reform of government at all levels in the Greater Public Interest through election of independent alternative candidates".[5] The party supports laissez-faire capitalism, limited government, and environmentalism. It was officially formed on August 29, 2000, for the stated purpose of providing Delaware voters with an alternative to the Republican and Democratic parties. The party works to support independent candidates for public office by providing them with ballot access, distributing information to voters, and encouraging participation in candidate debates.
The Independent Party of Delaware was founded on August 29, 2000, by Floyd McDowell and Frank Sims. In 2000, the party ran Floyd McDowell Sr. for governor and he received 3,271 votes, or 1.1% of the total vote.[6] In 2002 Maurice Barros, running for U.S. Senate, received 996 votes, for 0.4% of the total vote. In 2004, the party, along with the Libertarian Party, nominated Frank Infante for governor. Infante received 10,753 votes on the Independent Party line (2.9% of vote), and 1,450 votes (0.4%) on the Libertarian Party ballot line. In 2006, Karen M. Hartley-Nagle, running for Delaware's Senate seat, received 5,769 votes for 2.2% of the total vote. In 2004, the party gave its ballot line to the independent presidential campaign of Ralph Nader; he received 2,152 votes for 0.6% of the total vote in Delaware.[7] In 2008, the party again gave its ballot line to the independent presidential campaign of Ralph Nader; he received 2,401 votes. In 2012, the party ran Alex Pires for the US Senate. He received 15,300 votes, or 3.8%. The party also ran 4 candidates for the state legislature. One candidate for State Senate, running in a district with no major party opposition, received 20.1% of the vote. In 2014, the party ran David Graham for attorney general of Delaware against Matthew P. Denn, Ted Kittila, Catherine Damavandi and John Machurek and he received 4,879 for 2.1% of the vote.[8] In 2016, the party endorsed Republican Party presidential nominee Donald Trump for president.[9]
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IPoD redirects here For other uses see IPOD disambiguation This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Independent Party of Delaware news newspapers books scholar JSTOR December 2017 Learn how and when to remove this message The Independent Party of Delaware IPoD is a political party in the State of Delaware United States 2 3 As of March 2021 it is the third largest political party in Delaware with 9 443 registered voters 4 The preamble outlines the party s goals The Independent Party of Delaware is dedicated to reform of government at all levels in the Greater Public Interest through election of independent alternative candidates 5 The party supports laissez faire capitalism limited government and environmentalism It was officially formed on August 29 2000 for the stated purpose of providing Delaware voters with an alternative to the Republican and Democratic parties The party works to support independent candidates for public office by providing them with ballot access distributing information to voters and encouraging participation in candidate debates Independent Party of DelawareChairpersonDon AyotteSecretaryGlenn MillerFoundedAugust 29 2000 23 years ago 2000 08 29 HeadquartersGeorgetown DelawareMembership March 2021 9 443 1 IdeologyFiscal conservatismLaissez faireEnvironmentalismColorsPeachSeat in the House0 1Seats in the Senate0 2State Upper House Seats0 21State Lower House Seats0 41Mayorships0 59Websitewww wbr independentpartyofdelaware wbr comPolitics of United StatesPolitical partiesElections Contents 1 History 1 1 Gubernatorial Election Results 1 2 Attorney General Election Results 1 3 Senate Election Results 1 4 US Representative Election Results 2 See also 3 References 4 External linksHistory editThe Independent Party of Delaware was founded on August 29 2000 by Floyd McDowell and Frank Sims In 2000 the party ran Floyd McDowell Sr for governor and he received 3 271 votes or 1 1 of the total vote 6 In 2002 Maurice Barros running for U S Senate received 996 votes for 0 4 of the total vote In 2004 the party along with the Libertarian Party nominated Frank Infante for governor Infante received 10 753 votes on the Independent Party line 2 9 of vote and 1 450 votes 0 4 on the Libertarian Party ballot line In 2006 Karen M Hartley Nagle running for Delaware s Senate seat received 5 769 votes for 2 2 of the total vote In 2004 the party gave its ballot line to the independent presidential campaign of Ralph Nader he received 2 152 votes for 0 6 of the total vote in Delaware 7 In 2008 the party again gave its ballot line to the independent presidential campaign of Ralph Nader he received 2 401 votes In 2012 the party ran Alex Pires for the US Senate He received 15 300 votes or 3 8 The party also ran 4 candidates for the state legislature One candidate for State Senate running in a district with no major party opposition received 20 1 of the vote In 2014 the party ran David Graham for attorney general of Delaware against Matthew P Denn Ted Kittila Catherine Damavandi and John Machurek and he received 4 879 for 2 1 of the vote 8 In 2016 the party endorsed Republican Party presidential nominee Donald Trump for president 9 Gubernatorial Election Results edit Gubernatorial Results Year Candidate Votes Percentage Position 2000 Floyd E McDowell Sr 3 271 1 1 3rd of 3 10 2004 Frank Infante 12 203 2 9 3rd of 3 11 2008 Mike Protack withdrew 12 2012 no candidate 2016 no candidate 2020 Kathy DeMatteis 6 150 1 3 3rd of 4 13 Attorney General Election Results edit 2010 Doug Campbell 54 503 21 1 14 2014 David Graham 4 879 2 1 15 Senate Election Results edit Senate Results Class 1 Class 2 2002 Maurice Barros 996 0 4 16 2006 Karen M Hartley Nagle 5 769 2 2 17 2008 no candidate 2010 special Glenn Miller 8 201 2 7 18 2012 Alex Pires 15 300 3 8 19 2014 no candidate 2018 no candidate 2020 Mark Turley 7 833 1 6 13 US Representative Election Results edit House Results Year Candidate Votes Percentage Position 2000 no candidate 2002 no candidate 2004 Maurice J Barros 2 334 0 7 3rd of 4 20 2006 Karen M Hartley Nagle 5 679 2 2 3rd of 4 21 2008 no candidate 2010 Earl R Lofland 3 704 1 2 3rd of 5 22 2012 no candidate 2014 no candidate 2016 no candidate 2018 no candidate 2020 Catherine S Purcell 6 682 1 4 3rd of 4 13 See also edit nbsp Delaware portal nbsp Liberalism portal nbsp Libertarianism portal nbsp Politics portal Third party United States Delaware gubernatorial election 2000 Delaware gubernatorial election 2004 Delaware elections 2014References edit State of Delaware Registered Voters PDF Goss Scott August 9 2018 Ominous trend for Delaware GOP The voter registration gap is widening Delaware News Journal Retrieved 2019 04 08 Pizzi Jenna March 25 2016 Independent enters the race for Wilmington mayor The News Journal Retrieved 2019 04 08 Voter Registration Totals 2016 IPoD Preamble State of Delaware 2000 Election Results State of Delaware 2004 Election Results State of Delaware 2014 State Election Results Del independent party endorses Trump WMDT com 30 May 2016 Retrieved 8 September 2016 State of Delaware 2000 Election Results State of Delaware 2004 Election Results Tucker Jeremy September 21 2008 Delaware s Independent Party Hopes to Grow WBOC Retrieved 2020 10 03 a b c 2020 General Election Report Delaware Department of Elections Retrieved 30 November 2020 State of Delaware 2010 Election Results State of Delaware 2014 Election Results State of Delaware 2002 Election Results State of Delaware 2006 Election Results State of Delaware 2008 General Election Results State of Delaware 2012 General Election Results State of Delaware 2004 Election Results State of Delaware General Election State of Delaware 2010 Election Results External links editIndependent Party of Delaware official Party website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 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