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Running independent can turn a small slice of the vote into real political leverage. The lesson: when neither party can take your support for granted, your priorities get harder to ignore. #IndependentPolitics #PoliticalReform

10/26/26 at 7pm ET. Why a Larry Sharpe Vote Can Build the Future! Larry Sharpe will not appear on the New York Governor ballot in 2026—but voters can still write him in. On Gov Shack LIVE, Larry asks a bigger question: What is the real value of a write-in vote, independent candidate, and protest vote when the major-party outcome appears predictable? With Kathy Hochul leading Bruce Blakeman in the polls, is voting Republican automatically the “practical” choice—or can supporting an independent create more long-term political change? We’ll discuss New York ballot access, election law, third parties, independent voters, wasted-vote propaganda, two-party politics, voter choice, political reform, and grassroots movements. Can write-in support help build future ballot access, spread new policies, pressure winning candidates, and grow an alternative political movement? What happens if voters simply keep doing the same thing? Link to DONATE: larrysharpe.com/donate/ Link to VOLUNTEER: larrysharpe.com/volunteer/ Link to my Policies: larrysharpe.com/ny-policies/ #WriteInLarrySharpe #LarrySharpe #KathyHochul #BruceBlakeman #BallotAccess

Twelve years of party loyalty, and people are still leaving. Independent candidates say it’s time to move beyond slogans—and offer real answers on lowering prices. #IndependentPolitics #Elections

Had dinner at the Liberty Diner in Liberty, NY. Good times with the family, as well as a great way to end this campaign trip.

Had lunch at Cook's Village Diner in Weedsport, NY. Nice staff and quiet atmosphere.

Had some cider at Jean's Beans with a couple of voters. We talked about leaving New York, family, heavy handed government and how the Republicans could have won NY this year if they had put me on their line.

A broken two-party system needs alternatives—but building an independent movement takes more than rejecting both sides. The real test is whether it can bring people together and deliver solutions. #IndependentPolitics #CivicEngagement

Sited outside of Gouverneur, NY. I stopped by, but no one was home. North Country has some Larry Sharpe fans.

Met with a few supporters at 1/2 Ton's in Potsdam, NY. We talked about Congressional failures, nuclear energy, taxes, coalitions and how the Republicans could have won NY this year if they put me on their line.

Had lunch with a couple supporters at the Gyro & Tandoor Hub in Plattsburgh, NY. We spoke about small business, rural vs urban politics and how the Republicans could have won NY this year if they had put me on their line.

Be afraid. Be very afraid.

Had breakfast at the Prospect Mountain Diner in Lake George, NY. Great people and local NY state Maple Syrup!