Third-party Candidate: This term refers to anyone running for office representing a party other than the two major parties (Democrats and Republicans). They are similar to independent candidates but are affiliated with smaller parties instead of being unaffiliated.
Nonpartisan Election: This type of election involves candidates running without formal party affiliations or labels.
Political Platform: This term refers to the set of principles, goals, and strategies designed by political parties or individual candidates to appeal to voters.