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I've had longtime supporters tell me, 'I don't even know what party you are.' And I like that.

California Congressional candidate Linda Parks, who is one of 36 candidates with "no party preference" running for state and federal office in California this year, the first time the option is available for primary candidates.

California Congressional candidate Linda Parks, who is one of 36 candidates with "no party preference" running for state and federal office in California this year, the first time the option is available for primary candidates.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.