major party
noun
: a political party having electoral strength sufficient to permit it to win control of a government usually with comparative regularity and when defeated to constitute the principal opposition to the party in power
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Brensley recently made history as the first Latina to receive a major party endorsement for statewide office in Massachusetts.
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Anne Brensley, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
The results reinforced a broader trend that has alarmed both of Britain's major parties.
—Inaya Folarin Iman, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Government spending is unsustainable — with both major parties responsible — which leads to higher direct taxation and/or the hidden tax of inflation.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
With one candidate for each major party, the primary likely serves as a preview of a competitive general election in this swing district.
—Sacbee.com, 4 May 2026
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Anne Brensley, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
The results reinforced a broader trend that has alarmed both of Britain's major parties.
—Inaya Folarin Iman, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Government spending is unsustainable — with both major parties responsible — which leads to higher direct taxation and/or the hidden tax of inflation.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
With one candidate for each major party, the primary likely serves as a preview of a competitive general election in this swing district.
—Sacbee.com, 4 May 2026
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“Major party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/major%20party. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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