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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.

How Minority Parties (Might) Compete In One-Party States

by DC Editors - May 1, 2022

How Minority Parties (Might) Compete In One-Party States

Is there any way for minority parties to compete in lopsided states? This year, there appears to be a demand for alternatives.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Third Party

Oregon Bill Easing Definition Of A Qualified Party Passes

by DC Editors - March 20, 2022

Oregon Bill Easing Definition Of A Qualified Party Passes

SB 1527 was passed by the Oregon legislature on March 3rd. It simplifies the definition of a qualified party, among other things.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Third Party

A Look At The Different Tennessee Ballot Access Proposals

by DC Editors - March 15, 2022

A Look At The Different Tennessee Ballot Access Proposals

HB 2067 was set for a House floor vote on March 14, but not addressed during that session, thus it will be addressed in the next session.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Third Party, Voter Access

The Internal Fragmentation of Both Political Parties

by DC Editors - March 11, 2022

The Internal Fragmentation of Both Political Parties

The United States right now has four political parties stuffed into a two-party system – and that’s increasingly a big problem for the country.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Democrats, Republicans, Third Party

Arizona Bill To Ease Candidate Ballot Access

by DC Editors - February 16, 2022

Arizona Bill To Ease Candidate Ballot Access

Arizona’s HB 2640 introduced January 27 cuts the number of signatures in half for candidates seeking a place on a primary ballot.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Independent Politicians, Third Party

Common Sense Party Fails To Qualify In California

by DC Editors - February 12, 2022

Common Sense Party Fails To Qualify In California

On February 9, the California Secretary of State released new registration data. It shows that the Common Sense Party has 30,882 registrants.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Third Party

Our Political Parties Are Ending Any Competition Against Them

by DC Editors - February 9, 2022

Our Political Parties Are Ending Any Competition Against Them

The two major political parties in the United States, the Democratic and Republican parties, may be prohibiting any type of competition.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Democrats, Independent Politicians, Redistricting, Republicans, Third Party

Five Best Books on American Political Parties

by DC Editors - February 7, 2022

Five Best Books on American Political Parties

Michael Kazin, author of ‘What It Took to Win: A History of the Democratic Party,’ makes a selection on books on American Political Parties.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Education, Election History, Third Party

Third Parties Excluded From Elections In Georgia

by DC Editors - January 8, 2022

Third Parties Excluded From Elections In Georgia

Wednesday, a federal appeals court restored Georgia’s stringent standards for third-party candidates seeking to appear on the ballot.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Third Party

Georgia Ballot Access Oral Argument Goes Very Badly

by DC Editors - December 18, 2021

Georgia Ballot Access Oral Argument Goes Very Badly

The oral argument in the case over Georgia’s 5% petition for independent candidates for U.S. House has been heard but went badly.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Third Party

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