Arizona voters will soon encounter a new name on their ballots: the Arizona Independent Party. This change marks a significant milestone as the political landscape evolves in the state.
Formerly known as the No Labels Party, this rebranding signifies a break from its previous national affiliation. The Arizona Independent Party aims to provide a platform for independent and unaffiliated voters, who currently represent the largest voting bloc in the state.
Party Chair Paul Johnson emphasized the importance of this move, stating, “That reflects who we see our voters being, which are independent and unaffiliated voters, which are now the single largest group of voters in the state, and this is to give them access to the ballot.”
In Arizona, candidates without a party’s endorsement face significant challenges in gathering the required signatures to secure a spot on the ballot. The Arizona Independent Party seeks to eliminate this obstacle for independent candidates.
Johnson highlighted the urgency of addressing political dysfunction, saying, “Our political system is on fire, and the two people out in front of the house who are supposed to be there to save us, they’re arguing about who lit the match. Our answer is we think that it’s time to get back down to solving problems, and find a way to work across the aisle to do that. And that’s our mission.”
The decision to rebrand follows internal changes, including a leadership overhaul in August, as detailed in recent reports. Legal advice was sought before the Arizona Secretary of State approved the name change to Arizona Independent Party, effective December 1, 2025.
This transition also comes on the heels of a federal court ruling that impacted the party’s ability to restrict candidates from running under its banner, as outlined in court documents.
In preparation for the rebranding, Johnson released a list of potential names generated from a public poll, which included:
- The American Party
- Commonsense Party
- The Constitutionalists
- The Forward Party
- The Foundry
- The Liberty Party
- The Reform Party
- United Party
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