minor party
noun
: a political party whose electoral strength is so small as to prevent its gaining control of a government except in rare and exceptional circumstances
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Advertisement In June, Nevada Democrats sued and said the Green Party failed to comply with the state’s rules for minor parties seeking a spot on the ballot.
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David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2024
In his morning talk, Tupa had urged attendees to donate money to minor party and unaffiliated candidates.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2024
The Michigan Secretary of State office previously said minor party candidates can't withdraw from the race.
—April Rubin, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
Several attendees credited Kennedy, an anti-vaccine activist, with giving a boost to independent and minor party candidates and movements; Kennedy buttons and hats were common Thursday.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2024
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David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2024
In his morning talk, Tupa had urged attendees to donate money to minor party and unaffiliated candidates.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2024
The Michigan Secretary of State office previously said minor party candidates can't withdraw from the race.
—April Rubin, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
Several attendees credited Kennedy, an anti-vaccine activist, with giving a boost to independent and minor party candidates and movements; Kennedy buttons and hats were common Thursday.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2024
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“Minor party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minor%20party. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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