A "political organization whose candidate for any one (1) of the offices of the United States house of representatives, governor or secretary of state, received not less than two percent (2%) nor more than ten percent (10%) of the total votes cast for that office in the most recent general election." Wyo. Stat. §22-1-102(a)(xviii). Cf. MAJOR POLITICAL PARTY.
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A "political organization whose candidate for any one (1) of the offices of the United States house of representatives, governor or secretary of state, received not less than two percent (2%) nor more than ten percent (10%) of the total votes cast for that office in the most recent general election." Wyo. Stat. §22-1-102(a)(xviii). Cf. MAJOR POLITICAL PARTY.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Minor Political Party. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 17, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/minor-political-party
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