List of political parties in North Dakota

The following is a list of political parties in the U.S. State of North Dakota

Background North Dakota election law does not provide for the existence of any minor political parties, and unlike many other states that allow individual independent nominees to include a minor party designation next to their name on the ballot. A political party is either organized, and thus officially recognized by the Secretary of State's office, with equal rights and responsibilities therein or it does not have any legal existence.

North Dakota's most historically significant minor parties, the Non-Partisan League and the Independent Voters Association could be considered factions of the Republican party, however this is a gross simplification of the situation, as both groups had structures strongly resembling independent political parties, despite competing on the Republican primary ticket.

Political parties

Party Ideology U.S. Congress State Senate State House Executive Offices Public Service Commission Democratic–Nonpartisan League Party D-NPL ProgressivismModern Liberalism Republican Party R ConservatismRight wing populism

Recognized minor parties Party Ideology Libertarian Party Libertarianism

Defunct minor parties Constitution Party Reform Party Natural Law Party No Labels Party

Historical parties Defunct parties who have held a state or federal office.

Party Years activeDemocratic Party1889-1956Democratic-Independent1890-1895Socialist Party of North Dakota1902-1918Nonpartisan League1917–1959Independent Voters Association1921-1944

See also Political party strength in North Dakota

References

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