Better Party MO
THE PARTY FOR INDEPENDENTS
The Better Party was created in Missouri to provide reasonable ballot access for independent political candidates at all levels of government. The Party will make it easier for independent candidates in the state to get on the ballot. As a result, Missouri voters will have more options when selecting who will represent them in government.
The Better Party was formed by Jared Young, an independent candidate for the U.S. Senate in Missouri IN 2024. As an independent candidate, Young would have had to jump these burdensome and costly hurdles for himself, but he has opted instead to fund and stand-up this innovative new party as a means not just for his own run for office, but also for generations to come.
Purpose
The Better Party has a single purpose: to give more independent candidates access to the ballot at all levels of government in Missouri. Currently, good candidates are discouraged from running for office because of the high barriers put in place by the Republicans and Democrats. The Better Party gives diverse and independent voices an opportunity to compete in municipal, county, state, and federal elections.
Options for Voters
Currently, our politics are dominated by the most extreme voices. Our current two-party system does not reward candidates with more moderate views that appeal to the majority of voters. The Better Party provides Missouri voters with independent options on the ballot beyond those candidates chosen by the Republican and Democrat party machines.
Source
The Better Party was initiated by Jared Young, an independent candidate for the U.S. Senate in Missouri in 2024. As a Senate candidate, Jared has seen first-hand the barriers put up by the major parties to prevent independent candidates from running for office. He is working to eliminate those barriers so we have more political candidates who are not beholden to the major parties. This demonstrates that he cares about more than just his own campaign—he cares about giving Missouri voters better options in every election.
Why would I want to support the Better Party?
More, quality candidates
to choose from
Every voter in Missouri will benefit from the competition the Better Party’s independent candidates add to Missouri elections. Having more independent candidates on the ballot will force the Republicans and Democrats to listen to and represent a larger portion of the voter population. Otherwise, the major parties risk losing votes to the independent candidates. Supporting the creation of the Better Party will help give you candidates to choose from beyond the same old Republicans and Democrats.
Watch videos to learn more about what the Better Party stands for
Better Party MO
We Can Be Better | Jared Young launches independent U.S. Senate campaign in Missouri
The Better Party in Missouri -- Launch Video
Uniting America, One Seat At A Time
Have Your Cake And Eat It Too
Ballot Access
It is widely understood that there need to be changes in the process for electing our political representatives. Those in power from the two major parties are doing all they can to limit the options voters have. However, in addition to the Better Party, there are many organizations full of passionate people who are advocating for election reform.
See below for a few of those.
Political Reform Organizations
