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Minor Party

Minor Party: A political party that does not meet the requirements to be recognized as a major party, but otherwise is recognized typically because its…

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A political party that does not meet the requirements to be recognized as a major party, but otherwise is recognized typically because its candidates have received a certain percentage of the vote or through a petition process.

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Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC Glossary of Election Terms
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