About the Forward Party
The Forward Party is a growing movement focused on practical solutions, electoral reform, and reducing partisan division. While it operates outside the traditional spotlight, it is steadily building long-term infrastructure—expanding ballot access, increasing voter choice, and strengthening local engagement across the country.
Led by figures like Andrew Yang and Craig Snyder, the party emphasizes collaboration over ideology and reflects a broader desire for a more balanced, less polarized political path.
The following emails offer a window into their ongoing efforts, priorities, and vision for a more functional and representative democracy.
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Oregon Election News
I never imagined there would be so much Oregon election news worth sharing, but I’ll continue posting the most relevant updates here. While the focus is on Oregon, these stories highlight the broader battles happening in election administration across all states.
I can’t realistically subscribe to all 50 state election division newsletters and post their updates in real time. That would require a full-time effort and a separate site. So far, no one has stepped up to help support this work, so Oregon remains the main source for now, along with occasional Forward Party updates.
If you care about election integrity and transparency, do yourself a favor: visit your own state’s official elections website and subscribe to their newsletter. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you already value staying informed. Be an informed voter, not just a checkbox checker.
I’m not carrying water for either party. My goal is to highlight issues in as nonpartisan a way as possible—because I live here, and so do my children and grandchildren.
Forward Party is Everywhere 08/21/2026
This week’s Fast Forward is building on the foundation we emphasized last week with the pursuits for ballot access, the expansion to 41 states, and the lasting infrastructure that will go beyond one election cycle.
Secretary Read Launches Campus Challenge to Boost Student Voter Turnout
PRESS RELEASE Date: August 20, 2026 Contact: Connor Radnovich | connor.radnovich@sos.oregon.gov Secretary Read Launches Campus Challenge to Boost Student Voter Turnout SALEM, OR — Today, Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read launched the Oregon Campus
Notice of Temporary Administrative Order OAR 165-010-9901
503-986-1518 | Toll Free 1-866-673-VOTE | elections.sos@sos.oregon.gov Notice of Temporary Administrative Order OAR 165-010-9901 Filing Deadline for Certain Nonpartisan Vacancies Occurring Before the 2026 General Election The Election Division hereby provides notice of rulemaking activity
In it for the Long Haul – 08/15/2026
The Forward Party has been building the infrastructure that serious political change requires. This week, Forward's drivers are proving every step is one we take together for the growth of the movement. More than anything, this
South Dakota is the Latest Domino to Fall 08/07/2026
Last week we told you that Idaho’s math changed in favor of Senate candidate Todd Achilles. This week, it happened again with South Dakota’s Democratic Senate Nominee Julian Beaudion dropping out of the race, leaving
Oregon Minor Party Status Reviewed, Two Parties Fail to Meet Qualifications
oregonvotes.gov | 503-986-1518 | Toll Free 1-866-673-VOTE | elections.sos@sos.oregon.gov Oregon Minor Party Status Reviewed, Two Parties Fail to Meet Qualifications On Wednesday, August 5, in accordance with ORS 248.008, the Secretary of State Elections Division
BBQs, Candidates, and Grassroots support! 08/07/2026
Hello Forward Friends- As the summer begins to wind down and sample ballots start to go out, I have the scoop you've all been waiting for: Forward endorsed candidates! Filing deadlines are past and
One last push before Monday’s deadline – Forward – Oregon – 08/06/2026
Greetings Are you looking for something impactful to do this weekend? Will you be up in the Northwest part of our state? Jason Faler is an Independent running for Oregon's 6th Congressional District, and he
Democrat Drops Out Setting Up Idaho Showdown 07/31/2026
Bill — This week, the disruption in Idaho’s Senate race opened up a new viable path for our independent to win. The Democratic nominee dropped out of the race, narrowing the field and leaving it
Three Independent Governor Candidates – 06/20/2026
Bill — This week we are looking at our slate of gubernatorial candidates. As we see in our candidates, Governors’ races are where the independent movement becomes most tangible. A governor doesn't need a caucus
MEDIA ADVISORY: Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read to Hold Election Security Press Conference
MEDIA ADVISORY Date: July 20, 2026 Contact: Connor Radnovich | connor.radnovich@sos.oregon.gov Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read to Hold Election Security Press Conference The Trump administration has escalated its attacks on elections in recent weeks
Ballot Access is Just the Beginning 07/18/2026
This week, we're spotlighting endorsements in two states where Forward Party has earned party status. It is not a fast process and requires meeting state-specific requirements for voter registration, petition thresholds at the organizational level,
Secretary Read Pushes Back on DHS Secretary Mullin’s Newest Threats Against Election Workers
PRESS RELEASE Date: July 17, 2026 Contact: Connor Radnovich | connor.radnovich@sos.oregon.gov Secretary Read Pushes Back on DHS Secretary Mullin’s Newest Threats Against Election Workers SALEM, OR — Today, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin
‘Elections are Decided by Voters, Not by the President’: Secretary Read Responds to President Trump’s Prime-Time Address on Elections
PRESS RELEASE Date: July 16, 2026 Contact: Connor Radnovich | connor.radnovich@sos.oregon.gov 'Elections are Decided by Voters, Not by the President': Secretary Read Responds to President Trump’s Prime-Time Address on Elections SALEM, OR — Tonight, President Trump gave
Removal of Elections Commissioners an Attempt to Disrupt Election
“This is yet another attempt by the president to disrupt and sow distrust in our elections. It’s dangerous, it’s reckless, and frankly it’s desperate. The president is looking for any opportunity to seize control over
Calls for Explanation from USPS, Secretary Read Commends Benton County Elections,
PRESS RELEASE Date: July 9, 2026 Contact: Connor Radnovich | connor.radnovich@sos.oregon.gov Secretary Read Commends Benton County Elections, Calls for Explanation from USPS Recent reports indicate that mailed ballots were left in mailboxes on Election Day
Thank You Oregon, Highest Voter Turnout in this year’s Primary Election
Date: July 09, 2026 Follow for elections updates: Facebook, Instagram, X, Bluesky, and Youtube Dear Oregonians, I want to thank you for doing your part in this year's Primary Election– for casting your ballot and making your voice heard.
Trump Administration Renews Attempts to Intimidate Election Administrators, Undermine Elections – Oregon
PRESS RELEASE Date: July 8, 2026 Contact: Connor Radnovich | connor.radnovich@sos.oregon.gov Trump Administration Renews Attempts to Intimidate Election Administrators, Undermine Elections Secretary Read pledges to stand up for Oregon as many times as it takes
The Declaration Of Independents – Forward – 07/04/2026
Happy Independence Day! Two hundred and fifty years ago, a group of Americans signed a document that changed history. They declared independence from a system that had stopped serving the people. They believed ordinary citizens
America’s 250th Birthday Is Here – Forward – 07/01/2026
Something big is coming this Saturday and we think you'll want to be part of it. As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, the Forward Party is getting ready to mark the occasion with
The Forward Party and You
The reason I haven’t, isn’t because I don’t believe in them, I do. But writing this drivel for the Elephant, for Substack, publishing on another 7 social media platforms, creating the videos, and working full
Secretary Read: Supreme Court Protects Oregon Voters’ Right to Have Their Ballots Counted – Oregon
PRESS RELEASE Date: June 29, 2026 Contact: Connor Radnovich | connor.radnovich@sos.oregon.gov Secretary Read: Supreme Court Protects Oregon Voters’ Right to Have Their Ballots Counted The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that states have the authority to
Six Candidates. Two Chambers. One Movement. 06/26/2026
The Forward Party has officially endorsed six independent candidates running for federal office — four for the U.S. Senate and two for the U.S. House. Their elections could fundamentally change how Congress works. Six Candidates.
Secretary Read Certifies May Election Results, Confirms Historic Turnout – Oregon
PRESS RELEASE Date: June 25, 2026 Contact: Connor Radnovich | connor.radnovich@sos.oregon.gov Video Statement from Secretary Read Secretary Read Certifies May Election Results, Confirms Historic Turnout Oregon records the highest midterm primary voter turnout in state
Federal Court Blocks Executive Order that Would Undermine Vote-by-Mail – Oregon
PRESS RELEASE Date: June 25, 2026 Contact: Connor Radnovich | connor.radnovich@sos.oregon.gov Federal Court Blocks Executive Order that Would Undermine Vote-by-Mail The executive order would have allowed the U.S. Postal Service to deny ballots to voters
Secretary Read Celebrates Victory in Executive Order Case on Voting Rights – Oregon
PRESS RELEASE Date: June 24, 2026 Contact: Connor Radnovich | connor.radnovich@sos.oregon.gov Secretary Read Celebrates Victory in Executive Order Case on Voting Rights A federal judge permanently blocked key parts of an executive order that would have made voting
Oregon – Campaign Finance Learning Opportunity – Voters’ Pamphlet Filing Process – Maybe what free election are all about
sos.oregon.gov/ORESTAR | 503-986-1518 | orestar-support.sos@sos.oregon.gov Campaign Finance Learning Opportunity Voters' Pamphlet Filing Process The first day to file a voters’ pamphlet statement by fee is around the corner! Did you know that if you pay
Texas Is Pushing Independents Off Ballots – 06/19/26
In recent weeks, we have shared news about the candidates running, the signatures gathered, and forward momentum for independents this cycle. This week, we're focusing on the fight to make sure independent candidates can even
All Eyes On Maine… 06/15/26
This week, we're going to Maine, where something historic just happened quietly and deserves to be said loudly. While Maine’s U.S Senate primary has been a focal point recently with party candidates Graham Platner and
Independents Move Us Forward – 06/05/26
Bill — The independent wave is building. This week, six key states held primaries that demonstrated, across the board, a growing tide of voters wanting more choice in their representatives. Tuesday's Independent Candidates Forward
Young Americans and the Future of Work 5/21/26
Young Americans have always believed the future would offer more opportunity than the past. That optimism has long been one of the country’s defining strengths. But new polling suggests that confidence is starting to crack
MEDIA ADVISORY: Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read and Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield to Hold Election Protection Press Conference 05/18/26
May 19 Primary is the first major Oregon election since the string of unprecedented attacks on elections from the Trump administration began MEDIA ADVISORY Date: May 18, 2026 Oregon Secretary of State Contact: Connor Radnovich
The Primary Election is Only 4 Days Away! 5/15/26
Date: May 15, 2026 Follow for elections updates: Facebook, Instagram, X, Bluesky, and Youtube Oregonians, The big Primary Election is right around the corner: Tuesday, May 19. Make sure to fill out your ballot, sign it, and return it,
It’s time to mail back your ballot! The May 19th election is 1 week away. 6/12/26
Date: May 12, 2026 Follow for elections updates: Facebook, Instagram, X, Bluesky, and Youtube Oregonians, The May 19th election is one week away! If you are planning to return your ballot by mail, make sure to put it in the
TODAY: Virtual Town Hall on Elections & Voting with Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, OACC President Dag Robinson 5/11/26
Town hall will be moderated by Sandy Chung, Executive Director of ACLU of Oregon Statewide Virtual Voting & Elections Town Hall on May 11th U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and President of the Oregon Association of
Americans Are Feeling the Squeeze. Washington Must Do Better. 05/08/2026
Americans are anxious about the economy. People feel it every time they buy groceries, fill up their gas tank, pay rent, or open a credit card bill. Across the country, families are asking the same
EVENT ALERT: Portland Election Info Town Hall with Congresswoman Dexter, Representatives Nosse & Chotzen
RSVP today! Portland Election Information Town Hall on Friday, May 6th Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read, U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, State Representative Rob Nosse, and State Representative Willy Chotzen will hold a community town
Fill Out Your Ballot with Confidence this Primary Election – Oregon
Date: May 5, 2026 Follow for elections updates: Facebook, Instagram, X, Bluesky, and Youtube Oregonians, The big May Primary Election is exactly two weeks away (Tuesday, May 19). County clerks started sending out ballots last
Are Our Leaders Focused on What Actually Matters? 05/01/2026
If you ask most Americans what is on their mind right now, the answer is simple: affordability. The cost of everyday life, from groceries and gas to housing and healthcare, has become the defining issue
Secretary Read Responds to Supreme Court Voting Rights: ‘Another Loophole Politicians Will Use to Rig the System Against the American People’
“The whole point of the Voting Rights Act was to make our democracy better reflect the will of the people. Any attempt to undermine the VRA is an attempt to make the powerful less accountable
Today’s Your Last Day to Register to Vote for the Big Primary Election!
Date: April 28, 2026 Follow for elections updates: Facebook, Instagram, X, Bluesky, and Youtube Dear Oregonians, It's not too late to register to vote in the big May Primary Election! You have until 11:59 p.m. TONIGHT to register or make
Fast Forward 04/24/2026
Bill — Just a few years ago, Virginia voters took an important step toward fairer elections. In 2020, they approved a redistricting reform that created a bipartisan citizen-legislator commission to draw political maps, with the
2026 Elections Toolkit & Voter Registration Deadline- Oregon
Real change and control is local. this is where you start. If you don't VOTE, don't complain.
Fast Forward 04/17/2026
Bill — Viktor Orbán, long a symbol of democratic backsliding and the self-proclaimed creator of "illiberal democracy," was defeated by the very force he worked so hard to bend: the will of the voters. In
Fast Forward 04/09/2026
We’ve officially kicked off our 2026 congressional endorsements, and this first slate says a lot about where this movement is headed. These are not typical candidates. They are leaders who have built careers solving real
Fast Forward 04/02/2026
Americans want elections that are secure and easy to participate in. Mail-in voting is one of the ways we make that possible. It’s back in the spotlight right now because of a new executive order
Fast Forward 03/27/2026
Right now, people across the country are watching the same thing play out again in Washington, and a lot of them are asking a simple question: why does it always have to be like this?
Fast Forward 3/19/2026
Early voting is now underway in Virginia. On April 21, voters will decide whether to allow a mid-decade redraw of congressional maps, revisiting a system designed to limit direct political control.
Fast Forward 03/12/2026
For generations, Americans have relied on a simple principle to protect our democracy: no branch of government should hold too much power.
Fast Forward 03/05/2026
With Operation Epic Fury, the United States is now engaged in a serious military confrontation with Iran. The situation is dangerous and still unfolding. Six American service members have already been killed, and others wounded.
Fast Forward 02/26/2026
Tuesday’s State of the Union was another reminder of how divided Washington has become. Instead of laying out a vision that spoke to the whole country, the President spent much of the speech framing the
Fast Forward 02/19/2026
As we read the news and see Americans concerned about the costs imposed on them by tariffs, Presidential and Congressional approval ratings exploring new lows, continuously swirling questions about accountability and association with Jeffrey Epstein
