Yemi Mobolades historic win as Colorado Springs first independent mayor offers hope to unaffiliated voters, but winning as an independent remains challenging due to lack of campaign infrastructure, high election costs, and name recognition issues. However, strong community outreach and clear messages can overcome these obstacles, as seen in Mobolades campaign. Matt Cavanaugh, an independent Congressional candidate, sees an opportunity for independents, given voters openness to alternatives. The debate on third parties as spoilers continues, with election reform advocates like the Forward Party pushing for ranked-choice voting to reduce this effect and create a more representative political landscape.

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