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Independent Party of Delaware | |
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| Chairperson | Don Ayotte |
| Secretary | Glenn Miller |
| Founded | August 29, 2000 |
| Headquarters | Georgetown, Delaware |
| Membership (March, 2021) | 9,443[1] |
| Ideology | Fiscal conservatism Laissez-faire Environmentalism |
| Political position | Center-right |
| Colors | Sky blue |
| Seat in the House | 0 / 1 |
| Seats in the Senate | 0 / 2 |
| State Upper House Seats | 0 / 21 |
| State Lower House Seats | 0 / 41 |
| Mayorships | 0 / 59 |
| Website | |
| www | |
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.
- ^ "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".