On February 9, the California Secretary of State released new registration data. It shows that the Common Sense Party has 30,882 registrants.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kanye West’s ‘Independent’ Campaign Was Secretly Run by GOP
Experts claim the campaign took attempts to hide its ties to Republican operatives. This may be in violation of federal election laws.
Higher Spending In States With Competitive Party Systems
Key experts find that states with competitive political systems invest more in human capital and infrastructure than other states.
The NY Working Families Party’s Disappearing Ballot Line
When New Yorkers go to the polls in November, the WFP will not be on the ballot thanks to the city’s notoriously inept Board of Elections.
Rise Of A Third Party Becoming More Likely
Even top Republicans argue that a third party is becoming more likely as a result of Liz Cheney’s resignation from her leadership post.
Nevada Bill Making Ballot Access More Difficult Advances
Nevada’s SB 292 pushes new party petition deadline from June to May and imposes a strict distribution condition on that petition.