Independent Party of Louisiana
Independent Party of Louisiana | |
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| Dissolved | August 1, 2025 |
| Membership | 150,000+ |
| Political position | Center |
| Louisiana House of Representatives | 0 / 105
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| Louisiana State Senate | 0 / 39
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The Independent Party of Louisiana was a third party in the U.S. state of Louisiana which became ballot-qualified in December 2016. It was dissolved on August 1, 2025. It was the third largest political party in Louisiana, behind the Democratic and Republican parties, with more than 150,000 registrants as of 2025.[1] In 2014, the legislature repealed a law preventing political parties with the word "Independent" in the name from becoming ballot-qualified.[2] It was not affiliated with any other third or independent party in the United States.[3]
After bringing back party primaries in federal and some state elections, the legislature once again barred the names "Independent Party" or "Independent" for political parties. The party agreed that it should be dissolved, so that its members can vote in the Democratic and Republican primaries.[1]
Best results in state and federal elections
Source (From Secretary of State web site)
| Year | Seat | Candidate | Popular votes | Percentage | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Class III | Bradley McMorris | 5,388 | 0.39% | 9th of 13 |
| 2020 | Class II | Vinny Mendoza | 7,811 | 0.38% | 11th of 15 |
| Year | Seat | Candidate | Popular votes | Percentage | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | LA 3 | Gloria R. Wiggins | 3,255 | 1.45% | 6th of 8 |
| 2020 | LA 2 | Noonie Man Batiste | 12,268 | 3.87% | 5th of 6 |
| 2018 | LA 1 | Fred Jones | 2,443 | 0.91% | 6th of 6 |
| LA 2 | Noonie Man Batiste | 17,260 | 7.31% | 3rd of 4 |
| Year | Seat | Candidate | Popular votes | Percentage | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Gubernatorial | Hunter Lundy | 52,165 | 4.91% | 5th of 5 |
| Benjamin Barnes | 5,190 | 0.49% | 9th of 15 | ||
| Jeffery Istre | 3,400 | 0.32% | 11th of 15 | ||
| Frank Scurlock | 1,131 | 0.11% | 15th of 15 | ||
| Lieutenant gubernatorial | Bruce Payton | 17,195 | 1.66% | 5th of 6 | |
| 2019 | Gubernatorial | Gary Landrieu | 10,084 | 0.75% | 6th of 6 |
See also
References
- ^ a b Guilbeau, Julia (July 31, 2025). "Louisiana is abolishing its Independent Party ahead of closed primaries. Here's what it means". NOLA.com. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
- ^ Winger, Richard (13 September 2018). "Independent Party Has its First Candidates in Louisiana Congressional Elections". Ballot Access News. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ Winger, Richard (10 January 2017). "Independent Party Becomes a Ballot-Qualified Party in Louisiana". Ballot Access News. Retrieved 8 May 2024.