1. A "person who is running for nomination or election to a public office but who does not represent a political party." Wyo. Stat. §22-1-102(a)(xvi). A "candidate in a nonpartisan election or a candidate in a partisan election who is not the nominee of a political party." Texas Elec. Code §1.005(9). 2. Confusingly, there is a party known as the Independent Party, so a candidate of that party would be referred to as an "Independent candidate."
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1. A "person who is running for nomination or election to a public office but who does not represent a political party." Wyo. Stat. §22-1-102(a)(xvi). A "candidate in a nonpartisan election or a candidate in a partisan election who is not the nominee of a political party." Texas Elec. Code §1.005(9). 2. Confusingly, there is a party known as the Independent Party, so a candidate of that party would be referred to as an "Independent candidate."
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Independent Candidate. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/independent-candidate
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