two-party
adjective
two-par·ty
ˈtü-ˈpär-tē 
: characterized by two major political parties of comparable strength
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The two-party system still dominates in the ballot box, as most voters still consistently vote for candidates from one party.
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Jocelyn Shek, NBC news, 25 June 2025
But Duggan is pitching himself as the right candidate to break the mold of the two-party system and touting his early support from members of both parties.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 11 June 2025
In an escalation of Elon Musk’s fractured relationship with President Donald Trump and his Republican allies, the Tesla CEO has floated the idea of starting a new political party to rival the two-party system.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 7 June 2025
Jean-Pierre, who recently changed her political affiliation to independent after years working with Democratic administrations, says the book explores the need to move beyond the traditional two-party system.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
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Jocelyn Shek, NBC news, 25 June 2025
But Duggan is pitching himself as the right candidate to break the mold of the two-party system and touting his early support from members of both parties.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 11 June 2025
In an escalation of Elon Musk’s fractured relationship with President Donald Trump and his Republican allies, the Tesla CEO has floated the idea of starting a new political party to rival the two-party system.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 7 June 2025
Jean-Pierre, who recently changed her political affiliation to independent after years working with Democratic administrations, says the book explores the need to move beyond the traditional two-party system.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
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“Two-party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/two-party. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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