Mary Peltola won by appealing to Alaskan interests and the electorate’s independent streak. But Alaska’s new voting system played a big role, too.
Tag: Third-Party Politics (US)
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After Loss, Liz Cheney Begins Difficult Mission of Thwarting Trump
Liz Cheney is clear about her goal, but the path is murky: A presidential run is possible, she acknowledged, and she has a new political outfit aimed at the former president and his 2020 election lies.
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Why Andrew Yang’s New Third Party Is Bound to Fail
You can’t take the conflict out of politics. Nor should you want to.
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For First Time Since 1946, New Yorkers Have Just 2 Choices for Governor
Changes in election law have frozen out third parties in New York State, and even Rep. Lee Zeldin couldn’t secure the Independence Party line.
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How a fusion party can realign political power
A way for dismayed voters in the middle to get a voice.