indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Wednesday, Sept 30. New York City. We're announcing a lawsuit challenging New York's closed primaries. 3,673,261 New Yorkers — 29.8% of the state — are barred from both major-party ballots. Free event, RSVP required. letvetsvote.org/#signup 042
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 22/09/2026ENDORSED: Navy veteran Steve Woll for Congress in Virginia. “The ship is headed towards the rocks, and I cannot sit by and not do everything in my power to help turn it back to safe waters.” independentveteransofamerica.org/ca… 0111
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 22/09/2026ENDORSED: Marine Corps veteran Matt Baker for Congress in Virginia. “Party candidates have chosen to be part of a system that silences them.” He’s running to answer to Virginians, not to a party. independentveteransofamerica.org/ca… 020
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Veterans swore an oath to defend the Constitution. Then they came home to states that won’t let them vote in the primaries that decide who represents them — unless they join a party first. Today we launch Let Vets Vote. New York first. letvetsvote.org 075
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 18/09/2026ENDORSED: Army veteran Jay Reeves for Minnesota State Auditor. Private to Major over nearly 17 years, Iraq, then data integrity for the Defense Health Agency. Now he wants to audit Minnesota’s books. independentveteransofamerica.org/ca… 011
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 15/09/2026ENDORSED: Navy veteran Jeremy Vaughan for Mayor of Ridgecrest, CA. Ridgecrest elected an independent veteran mayor in 2024 — one of IVA’s first wins. Now a second Navy vet is running to carry it forward. independentveteransofamerica.org/ca… 011
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 11/09/202641 samplers. 146 days. 2,739 readings on one wall. Every red cell is a day a City sampler read over the asbestos standard after 9/11. independentveteransofamerica.org/the-air-was-... 042
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 10/09/2026On September 18, 2001 the EPA said the air was safe to breathe. A sampler at 250 South End Avenue read asbestos at 7.8x the federal level that same day. From 170,000 pages the City just released. independentveteransofamerica.org/th… 0137
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Two of every three Massachusetts voters are unenrolled. Tomorrow they can vote — but only by taking one party's whole ballot. The Democratic races or the Republican races. Never a mix. independentveteransofamerica.org/ma… 011
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Brian Bengs served 21 years in the Navy and the Air Force. He's spent 97% of his adult life as an independent. Now he's the only thing standing between Mike Rounds and a third term. independentveteransofamerica.org/cn… 0114
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Idaho used to be a live-and-let-live state. Dark money changed that. Heather Lewis — Army vet, 4th-gen Idahoan — is running to change it back. IVA-endorsed. Country over… independentveteransofamerica.org/in… 173
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Federal law says deployed troops get 45 days to vote. South Carolina gave them 10. The Justice Department shrugged and agreed not to sue. A sailor on a destroyer is now collateral for a party's succession calendar. 077
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Two candidates in Colorado's Senate race never served. One did — and is running on the debt, Social Security, and Medicare because career politicians won't touch them. IVA endorsed. Bob Chew, Navy vet, independent. 151
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Florida's 3rd has an incumbent who's never worn the uniform. It also has Mike Klein — Army infantry officer, Gulf War veteran, running independent. Country over party. On the ballot. 052
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 19/08/2026West Melbourne City Council: three seats, top three win, nonpartisan. No machine to beat. Just residents deciding. Air Force vet Lacey Villareal qualified July 31st. This is what a real opening for an independent looks like. 031
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 18/08/202625% of Florida is barred from voting Tuesday. More people are locked out of this primary than showed up for the last one. 640,785 of them are veterans. That's not a bug. That's the design. 010
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Something is cracking in Senate races. Independents aren't playing spoiler anymore — they're closing the gap. And more. Osborn. Bengs. Achilles. And more in their footsteps. 062
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Connecticut's biggest voting bloc doesn't get a ballot today. 935,892 unaffiliated voters. 41.5% of the state. Bigger than either party — barred from both primaries. This isn't apathy. It's voter suppression. By design. independentveteransofamerica.org/connecticut-... 152
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 03/08/2026IVA endorses Shane Eaton — Marine Corps vet, Lawrence County Executive, Tennessee. Running on responsible growth, expanding education opportunities, and building the infrastructure Lawrence County needs — including bringing VA care to veterans who deserve it. #IVA 042
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 29/07/2026What happens when a region full of independent veterans stops waiting for a party to speak for them? Eastern Washington is finding out. Today, we are proud to endorse: Danny Tarkenton, Aaron Croft, Nate Powell and Ronald McCoy. independentveteransofamerica.org/eastern-wash... 052
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 28/07/202629 endorsed. 4 already won their races. The goal: 100 independent veteran leaders in 2026. Endorsements don't win elections. Resources do. Leave the herds. Run with the pack. 172
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 24/07/2026IVA endorses Seth Bodnar — Army vet, U.S. Senate from Montana. Running on reviving the American Dream, banning congressional stock trading, ending gerrymandering, and restoring competitive elections that serve voters — not parties. He stands with the people. And especially his fellow veterans. #IVA 141
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Tonight, Florida's registration books close. 3.3 million independents — an estimated 650k veterans — locked out of the Aug 18 primary. Independent in FL, you get no ballot. That's the law. The last big primary of 2026, watched from outside the door. independentveteransofamerica.org/the-door-jus... 042
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 17/07/2026IVA endorses Danielle Tarkenton — Army vet, Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney. Running on breaking the cycles that the justice system keeps reinforcing — with forensic psychology, community focus, and true independence from party pressure. She stands with the people. And her fellow veterans. #IVA 052
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 15/07/2026The SC GOP is suing to close the state's open primaries. In a state decided in the primary, that locks out independents, including veterans who served the country, not a party. We took an oath to defend democracy. This is what defending it looks like. independentveteransofamerica.org/south-caroli... 052
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 10/07/2026IVA endorses Jason Faler — Army vet, U.S. House from Oregon's 6th District. Running on term limits, campaign finance reform, overturning Citizens United, and ending the two-party duopoly that's holding America hostage. He stands with the people. And especially his fellow veterans. #IVA 020
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 03/07/2026IVA endorses Major General Sarah Zabel — Air Force, U.S. House, Idaho-01. The highest-ranked officer in our 2026 class — led a 16,000-person global defense agency. Running on tariff relief, ending endless wars, and real healthcare reform. She stands with the people. Especially her fellow veterans. 0197
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 26/06/2026IVA endorses Michael Eisenhauer — Army vet, U.S. House from Montana's 2nd District. Running on affordability, rural healthcare, and championing veterans from mental health to housing to benefits. He stands with the people. And especially his fellow veterans. #IVA 084
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Today. Virtual. No party scripts, no permission slips, no herd. Just the pack — figuring out what country over party actually looks like when we organize. RSVP now: independentveteransofamerica.org/virtual-jun-... 010
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Looking for a reason to be hopeful? June 16, 45 minutes online. Paul Rieckhoff, Max Brooks, Michelle Kholos Brooks, and learn more about independent veteran candidates running in 2026. RSVP now: independentveteransofamerica.org/venice-jun-16/ 010
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 29/05/20267 million independent California voters. Both parties are working to lock them out of the primary. We're on the press call today at 11am PT with Open Primaries, Unite America, and IVP. Country over party. Register now:zoom.usWelcome! You are invited to join a meeting: CA Primary Press Call . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.Open Primaries, Unite America, Independent Voter Project, Independent Veterans of America to host pre-primary press call on California's June 2nd primary election and efforts by both Democrats and Republicans to return the state to a closed primary system which would disenfranchise 7 million independent voters. 020
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 28/05/2026IVA endorses Isabelle Harman — Army vet, U.S. House from Pennsylvania's 10th District. Running on protecting family farms, making healthcare affordable, and fully funding public schools. She stands with the people. And especially her fellow veterans. independentveteransofamerica.org/candidates/i... 030
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 21/05/2026IVA endorses Dan Osborn — Army / Navy vet, U.S. Senate from Nebraska. Running on campaign finance reform, breaking up dangerous corporate monopolies, and consumer protections that put people before profit. He stands with the people. We stand with Dan. independentveteransofamerica.org/candidates/ 051
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 13/05/2026IVA endorses Lindsay Church — disabled Navy vet and advocate, U.S. House, Illinois 4th District. The only veteran in a five-candidate race. Fighting corrupt ballot access rules that demand independents collect up to 188x more signatures. 120
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 08/05/2026🇺🇸 IVA proudly endorses Army veteran Ty Pinkins for U.S. Senate from Mississippi. 3 combat tours. Bronze Star. 21 years of service. Son of a Delta tractor driver. Independent. Honest. Tough. The wave is rising. Meet Ty: independentveteransofamerica.org/features/ty-... 041
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 01/05/2026IVA endorses Todd Achilles — Army vet, U.S. Senate, Idaho. Running on term limits, campaign finance reform, and breaking up monopolies. His opponent stands with the billionaires. Todd stands with the people. And especially his fellow veterans. #IVA 071
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 26/03/2026We're looking for independent veterans who are interested in continuing to serve. Independent vets who are willing to step up. If you're not a Republican or a Democrat, you've found your pack. Join us and #LeaveTheHerds. #RunWithThePack.🐺🇺🇸🎆 063
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 26/03/2026We're looking for independent veterans who are interested in continuing to serve. Independent vets who are willing to step up. If you're not a Republican or a Democrat, you've found your pack. Join us and #LeaveTheHerds. #RunWithThePack.🐺🇺🇸🎆 031
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 24/03/2026We're looking for independent veterans who are interested in continuing to serve. Independent vets who are willing to step up. If you're not a Republican or a Democrat, you've found your pack. Join us and #LeaveTheHerds. #RunWithThePack. 🐺🇺🇸🎆 031
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 04/03/2026Trump has hit at least NINE foreign countries in the last year. And one twice. And nothing is stopping him. Or even slowing him down. Congress is a failure. As we warned, Congress hasn't even voted on Iran yet, and he's on to another country. Ecuador. 3168
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 24/02/2026The VA tried to cut vets' disability pay—punishing us for following doctor's orders. Veterans stood up. They backed off—for now. But the threat's still alive. IVA is building firepower to stop the next attack. Stand with Veterans: lnk.ink/IAV25 0117
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 24/02/2026We're looking for independent veterans who are interested in continuing to serve. Independent vets who are willing to step up. If you're not a Republican or a Democrat, you've found your pack. Join us and #LeaveTheHerds. #RunWithThePack.🐺🇺🇸🎆 0125
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 22/02/2026We're looking for independent veterans who are interested in continuing to serve. Independent vets who are willing to step up. If you're not a Republican or a Democrat, you've found your pack. Join us and #LeaveTheHerds. #RunWithThePack.🐺🇺🇸🎆 083
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 20/02/2026We're looking for independent veterans who are interested in continuing to serve. Independent vets who are willing to step up. If you're not a Republican or a Democrat, you've found your pack. Join us and #LeaveTheHerds. #RunWithThePack.🐺🇺🇸🎆 020
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 18/02/2026We're looking for independent veterans who are interested in continuing to serve. Independent vets who are willing to step up. If you're not a Republican or a Democrat, you've found your pack. Join us and #LeaveTheHerds. #RunWithThePack.🐺🇺🇸🎆 193
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 16/02/2026We're looking for independent veterans who are interested in continuing to serve. Independent vets who are willing to step up. If you're not a Republican or a Democrat, you've found your pack. Join us and #LeaveTheHerds. #RunWithThePack.🐺🇺🇸🎆 020
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 15/02/2026We're looking for independent veterans who are interested in continuing to serve. Independent vets who are willing to step up. If you're not a Republican or a Democrat, you've found your pack. Join us and #LeaveTheHerds. #RunWithThePack.🐺🇺🇸🎆 020
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 13/02/2026We're looking for independent veterans who are interested in continuing to serve. Independent vets who are willing to step up. If you're not a Republican or a Democrat, you've found your pack. Join us and #LeaveTheHerds. #RunWithThePack.🐺🇺🇸🎆 000
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 11/02/2026We're looking for a few good men. And women. Independent veterans who are interested in continuing to serve. Independent vets who are willing to step up. And independent vets and allies that want to support those that do. The future is now. #LeaveTheHerds. #RunWithThePack.🐺🇺🇸 131
indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social · 09/02/2026We're looking for independent veterans who are interested in continuing to serve. Independent vets who are willing to step up. If you're not a Republican or a Democrat, you've found your pack. Join us and #LeaveTheHerds. #RunWithThePack. 🐺🇺🇸🎆 010
