American Political
Party Profiles
Democrat Party
1830
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The Democrat Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States, alongside the Republican Party. Founded in 1828, it is the oldest active political party in the country.
Republican Party
1854
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The Republican Party, often referred to as the GOP (Grand Old Party), is one of the two major political parties in the United States, alongside the Democratic Party.
Prohibition Party
1869
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The Prohibition Party is the oldest minor political party in the United States, founded in 1869 in Chicago by the Reverend John Russell.
Communist Party USA
1919
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The Communist Party USA (CPUSA), founded in 1919, advocates for a socialist system based on Marxist-Leninist principles.
Libertarian Party
1971
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The Libertarian Party, founded in 1971, is the largest third party in the U.S. It promotes individual liberty, limited government, and free-market principles.
Constitution Party
1990
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The Constitution Party, founded in 1992, advocates for a strict interpretation of the U.S. Constitution, promoting limited government, states’ rights, and traditional family values.
Reform Party of the United States of America
1995
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The Reform Party of the United States of America, founded by Ross Perot in 1995, advocates for government and electoral reforms, focusing on fiscal responsibility, political accountability, and balanced budgets.
Green Party of the United States
2001
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The Green Party of the United States, founded in 2001, is a progressive political party focused on environmentalism, social justice, grassroots democracy, and non-violence.
Unity Party of America
2004
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The Unity Party of America, founded in 2004, is a centrist political organization aiming to transcend the traditional two-party system in the U.S.
No Labels Party
2010
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No Labels is a bipartisan political movement founded in 2010 that seeks to foster collaboration between Republicans, Democrats, and independents.
American Solidarity Party
2011
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The American Solidarity Party (ASP), founded in 2011, is a Christian democratic political party in the United States.
The Alliance Party
2018
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The Alliance Party, founded in 2018, is a centrist political party in the United States that aims to bridge the gap between major political parties.
Forward Party
2021
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The Forward Party, founded by Andrew Yang in 2021, advocates for centrist, pragmatic solutions aimed at overcoming political division in the U.S.
Liberal Party USA
2022
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The Liberal Party USA, founded in 2022, is a classical liberal political party in the United States.
Federalist Party
1789
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1835
The Federalist Party was the first official political party in the United States, emerging in the 1790s and playing a significant role in the early political landscape of the country.
Democratic Republican Party
1792
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1834
The Democratic-Republican Party, founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, was the first opposition political party in the United States.
Whig Party
1834
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1854
The Whig Party was a major political party in the United States during the mid-19th century, active from the early 1830s until the mid-1850s.
Free Soil Party
1848
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1854
The Free Soil Party was a short-lived but significant political party in the United States during the mid-19th century.
Know Nothing Party
1850
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1860
The Know Nothing Party, officially known as the American Party, was a prominent political movement in the United States during the mid-1850s.
Constitutional Union Party
1860
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1861
The Constitutional Union Party was a political party in the United States active during the 1860 presidential election.
Unconditional Union Party
1862
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1867
The Unconditional Union Party was a political faction that emerged during the American Civil War, primarily in the border states and Union-occupied areas of the Confederacy.
Liberal Republican Party
1872
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1876
The Liberal Republican Party was a short-lived political movement in the United States that emerged in the early 1870s.
Anti-Monopoly Party
1874
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1886
The Anti-Monopoly Party, founded in the late 19th century, sought to challenge the growing power of monopolies and large corporations, advocating for economic reforms to protect small businesses and farmers.
Greenback-Labor Party
1874
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1889
The Greenback Labor Party, active in the late 19th century, was a U.S. political party formed by farmers and workers.
People’s Party
1892
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1909
The People’s Party, also known as the Populist Party, was a political party in the United States founded in 1892. It represented the interests of farmers and laborers, advocating for economic reforms such as government control of railroads, free silver, and direct election of senators.
Socialist Party of America
1901
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1972
The Socialist Party of America (SPA), established in 1901, was a political party that played a significant role in promoting socialist ideas in the U.S. It supported labor rights, democratic socialism, and workers’ movements.
Farmer-Labor Party
1918
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1936
The National Farmer-Labor Party, established in the early 20th century, represented the interests of farmers and laborers, advocating for progressive reforms like public ownership of utilities and worker rights.
Progressive Party
1948
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1955
The Progressive Party, founded in 1948, was a left-wing political party in the U.S., led by former Vice President Henry A. Wallace.
Black Panther Party
1966
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1982
The Black Panther Party, founded in 1966 by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale, sought to combat systemic racism and police brutality in African American communities.