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Farmer-Labor Party

From

1918

Labor Party of the United States
Preceded By
Historic Political Figures

  • Henrik Shipstead

  • Magnus Johnson

  • Elmer Austin Benson

  • Ernest Lundeen

Farmer-Labor Party
To

1936

Succeeded By
Federated Farmer-Labor Party Minnesota Farmer-Labor Party
Political Ideology

  • Populism

  • Social Democracy

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. Emerging from a coalition of labor unions and agricultural groups, the party sought to challenge the dominance of big business and capital in American politics. It had limited electoral success and eventually merged with other progressive movements.

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