Independent Leadership Council Groups Surpass $10 Million in Funding
The group will back candidates who refuse to caucus with either major party as nearly half of Americans identify as independent, it said.
- On Friday, the Independent Leadership Council announced it raised more than $10 million since its July launch, co-founded by Heather Manchin, Adam Brandon, and Seth Cohen to support independent leaders in Congress.
- Nearly half of Americans identify as independent or unaffiliated, and in 106 congressional districts and 16 states, unaffiliated voters outnumber registered party members. The ILC cites this trend as creating a unique opening for independent leadership.
- In the coming weeks, the ILC and Independent PAC will support candidates running for the House and Senate, each pledging not to caucus with either the Democratic Party or Republicans. Candidates also express willingness to find common-sense solutions.
- "Independent leadership isn't about standing alone," Manchin added, noting the freedom to think independently. Brandon stated that electing independents in a closely divided Congress could shift leverage away from party leadership and back toward the people.
- The strongest opportunities for these candidates lie in the West and Midwest, with the organization planning to double its support in the coming weeks. The goal is proving independent choices can win and change how Washington operates.
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Independent Leadership Council Groups Surpass $10 Million in Funding
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Independent Leadership Council (ILC), a national organization co-founded by Heather Manchin, Adam Brandon and Seth Cohen to support independent leaders in Congress, along with its related PAC, announced today that it has raised…
Independent Leadership Council Raises $10 Million to Support Non-Partisan Congressional Candidates
The Independent Leadership Council (ILC) and its affiliated political action committee announced on Friday that they have raised more than $10 million to support independent-minded candidates for Congress. Co-founders Heather Manchin, Adam Brandon, and Seth Cohen established the national organization to provide financial and strategic backing for legislative candidates who operate outside of traditional party structures. The organization utilize…
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