There has never been a case before the Supreme Court on presidential debates. But this situation has changed with a new lawsuit.
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.
Spain’s Messy Multiparty Democracy Is Better Than Alternatives
The rise of new parties on the left, right and center has created new opportunities in Spain. Of interest is left-wing politicking.
NJ Libertarians Seeking Historic Gains In 2021 Elections
The NJLP has received interest from more than 60 prospective candidates interested in running in 2021 since launching its latest recruitment.
How HR One Would Hurt Minor Party Presidential Campaigns
HR1 includes a poison pill intended to eliminate electoral competition and voter preference, further entrenching the polarizing duopoly.
Supreme court opinion may help third party access
This precedent would have helped in Florida in 2020, when the Party for Socialism & Liberation sued over FEC recognition requirement.
Threatened By Libertarians, Iowa GOP Moves Election Goal Posts
The Republican party in Iowa is agitated by competition from Libertarian which is causing it legislate barriers for alternative candidates.
Ex-Tobacco Exec Bankrolls Centrist ‘Serve America Movement’ Party
Former Philip Morris exec is behind a new centrist party, the Serve American Movement, bankrolling the party almost single-handedly.
Arizona Hasn’t Explained Why it Removed Kanye West From 2020 Ballot
Arizona Supreme Court is still to explain why it removed rapper Kanye West from the ballot as independent for president in 2020.
Supreme Court Declines to Fix North Carolina Independent Petitions
Feb. 22, U.S. Supreme Court revealed it won’t hear Kopitke v Bell, 20-897, the challenge to the NC independent presidential petition.
Non-partisan elections don’t reduce polarisation
Some have suggested that non-partisan elections are the best way to reduce polarisation. Newly published findings disagree with this view.