The Importance of Third Party Candidates in American Politics

The idea of third party candidates and how they can affect the ballot has at this point in American politics actually does factor into the way voters think about their vote. Even in 2020, I remember we were reporting on how minimal interest there was in third parties because of the 2016 effect and Jill Stein effect. While almost certainly no third party candidate will be elected president in 2024, that a vote for them can have a significant effect.