The Independent Party (Spanish: Partido Independiente) is a Christian humanist political party in Uruguay. The party is led by Pablo Mieres, who was presidential candidate in the 2004 national elections and in 2009.
Ideology
In its beginning, the party's goal was to build a third way away from the heterodox left-wing coalition Frente Amplio and the traditional right-of-centre National Party, alongside the Colorado Party. Nevertheless, the party integrate the centre-right government coalition for the 2020 to 2025 period.
History
Founded in 2002 by Pablo Mieres, Mieres left the New Space in aftermath of Rafael Michelini's decision to rejoin Broad Front
2004 election
At the 2004 national elections, it won 1.89% of the popular vote, one seat in the Chamber of Deputies (which is occupied by Iván Posada), and none in the Senate. It is the fourth largest party in Uruguay, and the smallest with parliamentary representation.
2009 election
At the 2009 national elections, it won 2.49% of the popular vote, and two seats in the Chamber of Deputies (occupied by Iván Posada and Daniel Radío).
2014 election
At the 2014 national elections, it won 3.09 of the popular vote. They claimed three seats in the Chamber of Deputies (occupied by Iván Posada, Daniel Radío and Heriberto Sosa), and one seat at the Senate (occupied by Pablo Mieres).
Election results
Presidential elections
| Election | Party candidate | Running mate | Votes | % | Votes | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Round | Second Round | ||||||
| 2004 | Pablo Mieres | Iván Posada | 41,011 | 1.84% | — | Lost 
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| 2009 | Pablo Mieres | Iván Posada | 57,360 | 2.49% | — | Lost
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| 2014 | Pablo Mieres | Conrado Ramos | 73,379 | 3.09% | — | Lost
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| 2019 | Pablo Mieres | Mónica Bottero | 23,580 | 1.01% | — | Lost
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| 2024 | Pablo Mieres | Mónica Bottero | 41,618 | 1.79% | — | Lost
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Chamber of Deputies and Senate elections
| Election | Votes | % | Chamber seats | +/- | Senate seats | +/- | Position | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 41,011 | 1.84% | 1 / 99
|
New | 0 / 30
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New | Opposition | 4th |
| 2009 | 57,360 | 2.49% | 2 / 99
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 1
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0 / 30
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 0
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Opposition | 4th
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| 2014 | 73,379 | 3.09% | 3 / 99
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1
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1 / 30
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1
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Opposition | 4th
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| 2019 | 26,313 | 1.01% | 1 / 99
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 2
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0 / 30
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1
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Coalition (PN–PC–CA–PG–PI) | 7th
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| 2024 | 41,618 | 1.79% | 1 / 99
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0
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0 / 30
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0
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TBA | 6th
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Notes and references
External links
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