I ran for Mayor of my City last year. First time in politics, first woman to run for Mayor, first Independent to run for Mayor. Our small town is heavily Democratic, typical of many MW cities hit by lack of jobs etc. I lost the election, came in second (beat the Repbulican) but........

I've had a plethora of individuals approach me to run for council as a Democrat, next step Council at Large, next Mayor...... this is the normal procedure in politics I understand.

I don't agree that you need a party but I'm torn in that statistics show that generally an Independent doesn't stand a chance of winning. My ultimate goal is to help the people. Is there such an animal as an Independent D or R?

Do I have to become a Party to help my city?