party politics

noun

often disapproving
: political activities, decisions, etc., that relate to or support a particular political party
Party politics played a large role in determining who would be chosen for the position.

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While the position of Miami mayor is technically nonpartisan, party politics defined the city’s 2025 election. Tess Riski july 29, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 In local elections across the country on Tuesday, voters proved that data center opposition has transcended party politics. Story Hinckley, Christian Science Monitor, 24 June 2026 Internal campaign giving reflects the structure of party politics in the House. Mayank Kejriwal, The Conversation, 10 June 2026 Even as Sand downplays party politics, Democrats are putting faith in him to blaze a trail in the state after struggling electorally in recent cycles. ABC News, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for party politics

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“Party politics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/party%20politics. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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