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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The Michigan Secretary of State office previously said minor party candidates can't withdraw from the race.
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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
With polls showing a close race between Trump and Harris, minor party and independent candidates could have an impact.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 9 Sep. 2024
In Michigan, Kennedy’s original request was rejected due to state law, which according to Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says minor party candidates cannot withdraw from the presidential race.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2024
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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
With polls showing a close race between Trump and Harris, minor party and independent candidates could have an impact.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 9 Sep. 2024
In Michigan, Kennedy’s original request was rejected due to state law, which according to Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says minor party candidates cannot withdraw from the presidential race.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2024
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“Minor party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minor%20party. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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