Independent Candidates — Plan Your Vote SA
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Independent Candidates
“Independent” is not a party.
The short version: An independent runs on their own, not with a party. Their views depend entirely on the person — so there’s no shared platform to summarize.
What to know
No party label
They aren’t tied to a party’s positions.
Views vary by person
Each independent decides their own priorities.
Read their materials
The best guide is the candidate’s own words.
Getting on the ballot
They qualify by petition rather than a primary.
On your ballot, independent candidates are marked with a gray Independent tag.