Third-Party Candidates Struggled in Recent Elections

Third-party candidates faced significant challenges in the recent elections, failing to capture a meaningful share of the vote. Notably, Jill Stein from the Green Party received only half a percent, while libertarian candidate Chase Oliver garnered approximately 0.42%. This decline reflects a broader trend where third-party candidates are viewed not as viable alternatives but rather as spoilers in the electoral process. Many voters considered the stakes too high, viewing the elections primarily as a binary choice between the two main parties, thus limiting the impact of alternative candidates.