Coverage dated October 18, 2026 to October 19, 2026

McConaughey: "America's Brand Was Never 'R' or 'D.’ It's Independent”

Headline from IVN

Actor Matthew McConaughey urges voters to consider independent candidates, arguing that voting independent is not a wasted vote but a check on the two major parties.

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Reports & sources

6 articles, oldest first.

  1. Washington Examiner

    McConaughey urges independents to flex political muscle and vote in midterm elections (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Actor Matthew McConaughey made a petition to voters on Sunday, calling upon independents to make elections a “fair fight.” “They’ve been telling us for years that an independent vote is a wasted vote,” McConaughey said.

  2. The Hill

    Matthew McConaughey: 'Independents belong' in political fight (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Matthew McConaughey is sharing a pre-midterm elections message, saying that voting for independent candidates could bring lawmakers "back to the middle, where most American values live." In a video posted on X on Sunday, the "Interstellar" star said, "This is about the upcoming ballot, and I am not …

  3. Breitbart News

    Video: Matthew McConaughey Calls on Americans to Embrace Independent Candidates Ahead of Midterms (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Actor Matthew McConaughey called on Americans to support Independent candidates this decade, rejecting claims that Independents are "fence-sitters."

  4. IVN

    McConaughey: "America's Brand Was Never 'R' or 'D.’ It's Independent” (opens IVN)

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    IVN's feed description

    Actor Matthew McConaughey urges voters to consider independent candidates, arguing that voting independent is not a wasted vote but a check on the two major parties.

  5. Fox News

    Matthew McConaughey divides fans over independent voting plea ahead of midterms (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Matthew McConaughey's video urging Americans to rethink the two-party system drew fierce social media backlash ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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