Chad Peace

Attorney and IVC Media president Chad Peace focuses on election reform. He helped pass CA’s top-two primary and San Diego’s Measure K. His work analyzes how system design and structural reforms can give independent voters a more meaningful voice.

Top-Two Open Primary Gives Underdog Candidates Fighting Chance

The race for California's 50th Assembly District is still too close to call, but the underdog candidate is holding on to an 800 vote lead. A study conducted

By Chad Peace

November 28, 2012

Top-Two Open Primary Gives Underdog Candidates Fighting Chance

Open Primary Credited with Success of Underdog Candidate

The race for California's 50th Assembly District is still too close to call, but the underdog candidate is holding on to an 800 vote lead. A study conducted

By Chad Peace

November 28, 2012

Open Primary Credited with Success of Underdog Candidate

Looking to the Future of IVN.us

In less than a year, IVN has become a national platform and outlet for news and information built specifically for independent-minded people. In that time, the IVN community has grown

By Chad Peace

November 26, 2012

This Week and the Future of IVN

In less than a year, IVN has become a national platform and outlet for news and information built specifically for independent-minded people. In that time, the IVN community has grown

By Chad Peace

November 26, 2012

IVN.us Focuses on The People in Politics This Week

We hear a lot of discussion of the fiscal cliff, taxes, energy policy, and other broad issues that are important to our prosperity. But, we hear less about the people

By Chad Peace

November 19, 2012

IVN.us Focuses on The People in Politics This Week

This Week on IVN: The People in Politics

We hear a lot of discussion of the fiscal cliff, taxes, energy policy, and other broad issues that are important to our prosperity. But, we hear less about the people

By Chad Peace

November 19, 2012

This Week on IVN: The People in Politics

Democrat Ron Barber Widens Slight Lead Over Martha McSally

Ron Barber has earned national name recognition since taking over for Gabby Giffords' congressional seat earlier this year. But the Democrat has not had an easy time keeping his

By Chad Peace

November 16, 2012

Democrat Ron Barber Widens Slight Lead Over Martha McSally

Republican Consultants and Pollsters Have Tarnished the Brand

Democrat and Republican consultants and media mouths have settled on a few generalizations to define the independent voter: “low information,” “moderate,” or “undecided.” But the generalized terms forget the more

By Chad Peace

November 13, 2012

IVN.us Focuses on the Political Landscape This Week

With the 2012 election finally behind us, we all witnessed how divisive and partisan our political culture has gotten. Diversity of opinion is a defining and essential characteristic of democracy,

By Chad Peace

November 12, 2012

IVN.us Focuses on the Political Landscape This Week

This Week on IVN: The Political Landscape

With the 2012 election finally behind us, we all witnessed how divisive and partisan our political culture has gotten. Diversity of opinion is a defining and essential characteristic of democracy,

By Chad Peace

November 12, 2012

This Week on IVN: The Political Landscape

All California Proposition Results for 2012

(Roll over the chart for more detailed information) 2012 California Proposition Results California had a lot of complex and contentious issues on the ballot this year. Here you can find

By Chad Peace

November 7, 2012

All California Proposition Results for 2012

San Diego Election Results: A Quick Overview of Important Races

(San Diego) - America's finest city was home to some of the most bitter races and some of the most lopsided. Here is a breakdown of some of

By Chad Peace

November 7, 2012

San Diego Election Results: A Quick Overview of Important Races