Turnout so low for NJ primary voters that both democrats and republicans may lose ballot label
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.
Filming Democracy Chronicles Broken System Documentary
Thanks to your support, our Design of a Broken System documentary reached its Kickstarter fundraising goal on June 17th and the project has been evolving ever since.
Elkhart Party Founded to Break Indiana Two Party System
New political party in small town Indiana seeks voter’s support under banner of the Elkhart Party
Journalism and Democracy Without Close Elections
Media coverage of politics less rigorous without close election contests to draw major journalists
Rise of the Undecided Voter Challenges Two Party System
It is unclear whether major parties including opposition GOP can weather undecided voter challenge
Independent Bernie Sanders Considers Presidential Run
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders considers presidential run as leading independent U.S. politician
Nebraska Signature Requirements Unfair to Urban Voters
Court ruling blocks Nebraska signature requirements that gave rural areas more weight than urban
Fourteen Independents Win State Legislature Elections
Fourteen independents win state legislature representation in blow to universal two-party duopoly
Election Day 2014: Independent Voters Locked Out Again
Tuesday was typical. We saw low voter turnout. We’ve looked at the results from the congressional elections decided so far along with the standing seats, and we’ve compared who gets elected to how voters actually identify. Brace yourself. It’s bad.
Success of Independent Candidates to Tip Senate Balance
Vote splitting to independent candidates from either major party could tip Senate balance tomorrow