Roughly 70 percent of Ohio voters are unaffiliated, meaning they are not registered with any political party. That silent majority of independents has grown frustrated with the same two-party system that dominates Ohio politics. The “red team” has stopped recruiting new voices or investing in grassroots outreach. Fundraising focuses on maintaining control instead of inspiring competition or fresh ideas. Meanwhile, the “blue team” uses insider tactics to keep challengers off the ballot and protect handpicked incumbents, blocking voters from real choices in primaries or general elections.
Ohioans deserve better than two stagnant machines that exist only to preserve their own power. With millions of unaffiliated voters now making up the majority, the political landscape is ready for a change. People want honest debate, local accountability and policies rooted in individual liberty, not party loyalty.
The Libertarian Party of Ohio is the only political organization with active ballot access, functioning county affiliates and a consistent platform built on personal freedom, fiscal responsibility and limited government. Libertarians welcome independent thinkers who are tired of choosing the “lesser evil” every November. The party encourages direct involvement: running for local office, volunteering on campaigns, and building communities that live by the principles of voluntary cooperation and respect for individual rights.
Ohio’s unaffiliated majority holds the power to reshape state and local politics, but that will only happen if they engage. The old parties have no incentive to change, and both depend on voter apathy to stay in power. The Libertarian Party offers a home for voters who want to break that cycle and build something lasting. Real competition begins when voters stop waiting for permission and start investing in a movement that belongs to them.