Throughout history, unlikely candidates have moved from the sidelines, to the forefront of American politics. These Washington newcomers are often dubbed "political outsiders." They're candidates who ...

We know how Trump won, but how did other outsiders like James Garfield and Lincoln become president? In this episode of Simple Civics, we explore their unexpected paths to the highest office in the ...

Political outsiders are poised to do well in 2024. Businessman Bernie Moreno won the Republican primary in Ohio this week. He will take on Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown, who has held elective office ...

There will be no incumbent in Alabama’s race for governor in 2026, a factor that some observers say throws the election wide open. The campaign will also coincide with President-elect Donald Trump, at ...

Graham Platner, an oyster farmer with a plainspoken style, isn’t a typical Senate candidate. But in a cycle where political outsiders are increasingly gaining traction, candidates like him are no ...

Hello, my name is Jessie Balmert, and I've covered state government and politics since 2015. In that time, I've witnessed several political trends emerge in Ohio (and across the nation). One of the ...

The 2026 Republican gubernatorial primary in Kansas features a crowded field of candidates. Several candidates are positioning themselves as political outsiders with business experience. These ...