two-party
adjective
two-par·ty
ˈtü-ˈpär-tē 
: characterized by two major political parties of comparable strength
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As the reservoirs of the Republican and Democratic voters evaporate, independents are becoming a stream of optimism for removing the wasteful and destructive policy of the two-party war that is pushing us further apart.
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Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
Many Americans report frustration with the two-party system, in which the Democratic and Republican candidates are seen as the only viable options for elective office.
—Charlie Hunt, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
Many Americans report frustration with the two-party system, in which the Democratic and Republican candidates are seen as the only viable options for elective office.
—Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2026
This poses ethical issues and even legal problems in locations like California, which requires two-party consent for recordings.
—Iain Martin, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
Many Americans report frustration with the two-party system, in which the Democratic and Republican candidates are seen as the only viable options for elective office.
—Charlie Hunt, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
Many Americans report frustration with the two-party system, in which the Democratic and Republican candidates are seen as the only viable options for elective office.
—Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2026
This poses ethical issues and even legal problems in locations like California, which requires two-party consent for recordings.
—Iain Martin, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Two-party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/two-party. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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