Primary definition
An organization that coordinates candidates to compete in a country's elections. It is common for the members of a political party to have similar ideas about politics, and parties may promote specific ideological or policy goals.
Also known aspolitical party · political organization · political group · faction
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— EAC Glossary of TermsView source
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EAC
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
An organization that coordinates candidates to compete in a country's elections. It is common for the members of a political party to have similar ideas about politics, and parties may promote specific ideological or policy goals.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Party. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/party
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EAC Glossary of Terms
EAC Glossary of Terms
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