If voters register as independents, do they mean independent of any party, or members of the new Arizona Independent Party?

The new Arizona Independent Party is joining forces with a national group as both organizations attempt to create a viable third party option appealing to moderate and centrist voters.

Former Phoenix Mayor Paul Johnson will chair the party. He has pushed for electoral reforms for more than a decade.

On Friday, Louisiana voters who are currently registered with the Independent Party will be automatically reclassified as having “No Party” affiliation in the state’s voter registration system. This ...