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'No Party Preference' is New Political Flavor in California Elections

Source: Sacramento Bee | California | April 23, 2012

In New Jersey, 40 sign up to run as third-party candidates

36 candidates with "no party preference" are running for state and federal office in California this year, the first time the option is available for primary candidates. No-party-preference candidates make up just a fraction of the more than 500 people running for state and federal office on the June ballot. But some observers say a win – or even a good show – by no-party-preference candidates could pave the way for more independents to run for elected office in California.

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In New Jersey, 40 sign up to run as third-party candidates

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