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American Political
Party Profiles

Democrat Party

1830
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Present

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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Present

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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Present

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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Present

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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Present

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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Present

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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Present

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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Present

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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Present

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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Present

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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Present

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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Present

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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Present

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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Present

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.

Natural Law Party

1992
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2004

The Natural Law Party, founded in 1992, promoted policies based on the principles of Transcendental Meditation and sought to bring natural law into governance.

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