minor party

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Seymour, who is Māori, heads up the minor party that formed a coalition government with other conservative parties in 2023.

From Salon • Nov. 15, 2024

He is listed as an independent or minor party candidate in eight more states, but hasn’t yet qualified for the ballot in them.

From Seattle Times • May 15, 2024

Mr. Kennedy, 70, is on the ballot in Utah as an independent, and two weeks ago he gained access to the ballot in Michigan, a critical battleground state, through the nomination of another minor party.

From New York Times • Apr. 30, 2024

New Zealand's Electoral Commission said that National and ACT would have 63 of the usual 120 seats in parliament, sufficient for them to form a government without the help of a third minor party.

From Reuters • Oct. 14, 2023

So far, 14 people have filed paperwork to run for the seat with the Federal Election Commission — eight Democrats, five Republicans and one candidate affiliated with a minor party.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2023