Forward Missouri

08/27/2026

Facebook trolls aren't normal. Bots trying to sow division in our society lean on our party partisanship - but we can do better. Time to break free!

Former Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) — a former Democrat known for his staunch centrism — is continuing his push to bring more independents into Congress, now arguing that breaking away from the two-p…

08/23/2026

When we had Mr. Achilles on the Forward podcast, we pointed out that the primary system means "fewer and fewer people have been electing increasingly radical candidates." Time for a change!!

Idaho Republican U.S. Sen. Jim Risch, 83, has been in his position for nearly 20 years. In reliably red Idaho, he has won his previous general election contests by comfortable margins. His independent challenger, former Boise Democratic state legislator Todd Achilles, 58, has raised nearly $700,000....

08/18/2026

If you share the frustration, consider an independent vote this fall! Let the parties know we are tired of dysfunction.

An unprecedented number of candidates in this year’s midterms are running outside of the two-party system. What’s more, a lot of them could win.

08/04/2026

Please check out the national slate - it will be another cycle before Forward is fielding its own Missouri candidates, but meanwhile we are looking carefully at endorsements of candidates from anywhere who fit our philosophy of using data to drive decisions and acting to strengthen democracy!

Discover the Forward Party's current candidates running for office! Learn about their backgrounds and contributions to our mission.

07/27/2026

Do we agree we need change and a functional government? Gallup poll shows we are at an all-time high in voters who refuse to identify as a major party - 45% independents. It will only take a handful of us to change things.

"Congressional margins today are razor-thin. Just three independents would fundamentally alter the necessary numbers needed."

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“Republicans and Democrats must make room at the Congressional table — independents are coming.”

07/20/2026

The dominant parties suppress competition by preventing ballot access for independents, making it harder for them to gain visibility, raise money, participate in debates, and compete effectively. Should we let them do that?

New Mexico’s nascent minor political party sued Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver on Tuesday.

07/19/2026

Political Identity is so hard to let go. With parents and friends and colleagues all of a similar stripe, do you dare to be different?

07/18/2026

It didn't start with Trump: our current situation is the symptom of polarization that grew over decades. See this visualization of bipartisan votes from Business Insider. If you are sick of letting politicians tear us apart, take action. Move FORWARD. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEczkhfLwqM

07/16/2026

Our podcast is the best intro to the forward party philosophy. Put it on your list.

Discover the Forward Party's current candidates running for office! Learn about their backgrounds and contributions to our mission.

07/15/2026

Tired of constant fighting? Come together to build with us!