Will independent candidates change the balance of power in the American elections? Americans have not elected an independent president since George Washington. The public, tired of unpopular presidents, appears more open than ever to seriously consider independent candidates.
Analysts believe that none of the independent candidates has a great chance of entering the White House next November. But the outcome of an independent candidate in a few close, decisive battles could affect the election results, they say. in the 2016 elections when Jill Stein, the Green Party candidate, caused Hillary Clinton to lose.