The Republican Party and corporate American take over of the Democratic Party obviously is the issue. This duality has been the source of our nation’s suffering at least since 1980 and ‘the Gippers’ rise to power.
Third Party archive on Democracy Chronicles
The third party archive is about seeking to end America's two-party system. Libertarian, Green and independent candidates will be highlighted. Also see our entire section on third parties called Third Party Central where you can find information on every small party in the country.
An Interview With the Illinois Green Party’s Eyde Arndell
Right now, the most concerning issue in our country and Illinois is masked, armed ICE agents terrorizing our communities completely disregarding the rule of law. What’s happening at Broadview is illegal.
Griselda Romero, the Green Party Candidate for Illinois Governor
Illinois has a long history marked by corruption—it is time for that to end. Stand with me and support me in ensuring that Illinois is not for the few, the wealthy, or select regions, but for all.
Montana Defeats Restrictive Third Party Access Bill
Lawmakers stymied an attempted revival of legislation that would raise the signature threshold for third-party and independent candidates.
Two Parties Set Record Senate Winning Streaks in 26 States
2022 election cycle saw only one U.S. Senate seat flip as a result, more than a dozen of the longest partisan electoral streaks were extended.
New Study Shows Abandonment Of Australia’s Major Parties
Australia’s political landscape is changing. Voters are increasingly abandoning the country’s major parties in favor of small ones and independents.
Independent Candidates Have Been Consistently Winning More Seats
In every even-numbered general election, more than ten independent candidates have been elected in 2022, 2020, 2018, 2016, and 2014.
Major Party Share Of Registration Declines Again
Recent figures on registration by party show that the share of voters registered in minor parties and as independents has hit a new high.
Ballot Access Candidates: A National Mandate
Another election is about to come and go, but the results for smaller parties depend on the results in certain races.
Two Studies On Political Party Roles In Election Certification
The exploitation of our present system by parties and extremists threatens the integrity of elections, voter confidence, and public order.