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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Although the position of mayor is officially non-partisan, the race — which voters last month whittled down from a 13-candidate royal rumble to two finalists — has garnered national attention and become steeped in party politics.
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Miami Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
But the turkeys of partisan party politics had the main character energy.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
Emmons is a former nonprofit leader and first-time candidate who left party politics decades ago.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
His primary teaching and research focus is now historical and contemporary nationalism, elections, and party politics in Canada.
—Dónal Gill, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
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Miami Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
But the turkeys of partisan party politics had the main character energy.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
Emmons is a former nonprofit leader and first-time candidate who left party politics decades ago.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
His primary teaching and research focus is now historical and contemporary nationalism, elections, and party politics in Canada.
—Dónal Gill, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
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 5 Dec. 2025.
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