After local success in last elections, the Swedish Feminist Initiative Party wants European spread
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.
South Dakota Ballot Access Rules Are Step Backward
Governor signs what is described as big blow for third parties in South Dakota ballot access law
Poll Shows Pirate Party Leading Iceland’s New Government
Internationally inspired Pirate Party leading Iceland polling ahead of coming monumental election
Call to End Texas Straight-Ticket Voting System
Use of straight-ticket voting was once nearly universal but it has fallen out of favor over time
South Dakota Ballot Access Suffers Setback in New Law
Major restrictions for third parties seeking South Dakota ballot access harm political competition
Plan to Force California Write-in Candidates to Pay Fee
Should California write-in candidates be forced to to pay up to get counted in all state elections
In First, Both Major Parties Fall Under 40% Favorability
New Gallup Poll shows for first time ever both major parties fall to below 40 percent favorability
Another Loss For Ohio Third Party Access
Ohio third party court case involving Libertarian and Green Parties is sign on worsening access
Overturning NJ Primary System on Court Agenda
Councilwoman arguing the NJ primary system is partly to blame for historically low turnout in state
Iceland Pirate Party in Unprecedented Rise to Power
Rising to second largest national party in recent poll, the Iceland Pirate Party is to make waves