two-party
adjective
two-par·ty
ˈtü-ˈpär-tē 
: characterized by two major political parties of comparable strength
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Since Musk initially floated the idea of forming a new political party, Yang has been vocal in his support for Musk’s challenge to the two-party system.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 8 July 2025
In New York City, for example, centrist candidate Mike Bloomberg was able to get elected mayor in part because the Independence Party allowed voters a way to back him that did not rely on the two-party framework.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
The Democrats have lost their way, but it’s always been a two-party system.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 7 July 2025
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Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 11 July 2025
Since Musk initially floated the idea of forming a new political party, Yang has been vocal in his support for Musk’s challenge to the two-party system.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 8 July 2025
In New York City, for example, centrist candidate Mike Bloomberg was able to get elected mayor in part because the Independence Party allowed voters a way to back him that did not rely on the two-party framework.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
The Democrats have lost their way, but it’s always been a two-party system.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 7 July 2025
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“Two-party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/two-party. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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