Primary definition
A candidate seeking nomination for office, with a political party affiliation other than the two majority political parties (Republican and Democratic).
Also known asindependent candidate · minor party candidate · third-party nominee · non-major party candidate
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— EAC Glossary of TermsView source
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A candidate seeking nomination for office, with a political party affiliation other than the two majority political parties (Republican and Democratic).
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Third Party Candidate. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/third-party-candidate
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