“Candidate intimidation” is seldom discussed. This is a good time, as New Jersey’s party primary nomination deadline around the corner.
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.
Several Major Third Party Access Decisions Expected Soon
There are pending ballot access lawsuits in the U.S. District Courts in Illinois and Maine, as well as the Arkansas Court of Appeals.
Arkansas Bill To Vastly Increase Candidate Filing Fees
SB 684, a Republican bill in Arkansas, vastly increases candidate filing fees for parties that nominate by primary in the state.
Montana Moves To Improve Ballot Access for New Parties
April 12, the Montana House passed SB 350 by 67-33. It improves the process for an unqualified party to petition onto the ballot.
New York In Legal Battle To Limit Third Party Access
New York lodged a brief in three ballot access cases brought by minor parties requesting respect of its limitations on third parties.
California Bill To Ease Qualifications For Third Parties
A new bill in California, the AB 446, would make it easier for a new or previously unqualified party to get on the ballot.
Nevada May Double Number of Signatures For A New Political Party
A new bill in Nevada raises the number of signatures for a new or previously unqualified party to appear on the ballot from 1% to 2%.
Is It Time For America To Have A Legit Third Party Yet?
American politics has de facto devolved into a two-party impasse as a result of the existing simplistic dualism. Is it time for a third party?
New York’s New Definition of “Political Party” is a Disaster
The Socialist Party would not have achieved eligibility in 1900 if New York’s novel concept of “political party” had been in place then.
Poll Finds Support for Third Party Higher Than Ever
62% US adults, up from 57% September, believe the two “parties do…bad job representing…the people[,] that a third party is required”.