US midterms: What to know about independent voters and candidates
⟶ Despite a record number of independent voters, third-party candidates and voters are finding it difficult to break into the established two-party system in the US.
Despite a record number of independents, third-party candidates and voters struggle to penetrate the two-party system.
Why it matters
The dominance of the two-party system presents a significant barrier for independent candidates and voters who wish to influence or participate in the political landscape outside of the traditional Democratic and Republican parties.