Presidential was the last year that a third party candidate won any electoral votes. Ron Paul was the candidate for the Libertarian party.
When was the last time a 3rd party candidate won electoral votes?
The most recent third-party candidates to receive an electoral vote were Libertarian Ron Paul and Sioux Nation independent Faith Spotted Eagle who received a vote each from faithless electors in 2016.
What was the first third-party?
Although American politics have been dominated by the two-party system, several other political parties have also emerged throughout the country's history. The oldest third party was the Anti-Masonic Party, which was formed in upstate New York in 1828.
What are third parties ?
Third party. in the US, any party other than one of the two major parties (Republican and Democratic) is considered a minor party, or third party.
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