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Who has won the White House as an independent?

Several third-party and independent hopefuls, including contenders Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Cornel West and Jill Stein are also running. But has anyone won the White House as an independent? Surprising, yes. George Washington was the first and only independent candidate to win the U.S. presidency.

Can independent governors win?

Overcoming the built-in support and structure that the party nominees have is difficult. But it can be done to some extent. At the local and state level, independents can win. Alaska, Connecticut, Maine, Minnesota, and Rhode Island have had independent or third-party governors.

What is the difference between independent and no-party candidates?

A. We use the word independent to describe different circumstances. Sometimes independent means no party registration, and sometimes we refer to third party candidates as independent. They are not the same, though as a practical matter neither third party candidates or no-party candidates have had much success in the U.S. Presidential elections.

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