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Inside Joe Manchin's new quest to elect more Independents to Congress
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Inside Joe Manchin's new quest to elect more Independents to Congress

By Barbara SpruntJuly 27, 2026·Source: NPR·8 views

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Former Sen. Joe Manchin, seen here at a Detroit Economic Club meeting in 2024, has launched an effort to elect independents to Congress.

The former West Virginia senator was a lifelong Democrat before deciding to register as an independent two years ago. He now wants to create similar pathways for other politicians in both parties.

(Image credit: Jeff Kowalsky)

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