Major Political Parties
Those parties that have "an independent state organization... in a majority of the states" is listed as a major party. This does not include Independent Democrats or Independent Republicans.
| Political Party | States* | Founded in | Former Titles | International Affiliations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 50 + DC | 1828 | Alliance of Democrats | |
| Republican Party | 50 + DC | 1854 | International Democrat Union | |
| Libertarian Party | 50 + DC | 1971 | Interlibertarians | |
| Green Party | 37 + DC | 1991 | Global Greens | |
| Constitution Party | 37 | 1992 | U.S. Taxpayers' Party |
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