The No Labels Party of Arizona has officially rebranded as the Arizona Independent Party, following approval from the Arizona Secretary of State earlier this month. The change, first reported by Axios Phoenix, takes effect December 1 and aims to expand ballot access for independent candidates.
Party Chair Paul Johnson said the move allows independents to use the recognized party for ballot placement without registering with it. “For too long, Arizona’s political system has shut out independent voices,” Johnson said, emphasizing the group’s departure from its national counterpart while retaining its nonpartisan focus.
Under Arizona law, independent candidates face steep signature requirements—3% of unaffiliated voters—compared to just 0.5% for recognized party candidates. The party initially qualified for the ballot in March 2023 under the No Labels name but clashed with national leaders after they declined to field candidates in 2024.
After a legal dispute, the Ninth Circuit Court ruled state-recognized members could still run candidates independently. The Arizona Independent Party is now unaffiliated with the national organization and plans to support a broad slate of candidates.
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