California's Only Independent Lawmaker Supports Forming New Political Party
By
Daniela Pardo
and
Hannah Poukish
Sacramento
PUBLISHED 4:22 PM PT Feb. 18, 2021
PUBLISHED 4:22 PM PST Feb. 18, 2021
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. â Support for a third political party continues to grow across the country. According to a new Gallup poll, 62% of Americans believe a new political party should be formed.
Assemblymember Chard Mayes, I-Yucca Valley, said he understands this hunger for another political party option as the only Independent lawmaker in the California legislature.
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Assemblymember Chad Mayes is in talks with dozens of former members of the GOP who want to start their own party