Third parties do not elect large numbers of candidates in democratic countries with majority rule elections.

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This statement is generally true. In majority rule elections, the candidate with the most votes wins, so it is difficult for third-party candidates to gain significant support, as voters tend to support candidates who have a realistic chance of winning. This is why third parties tend to have limited success in electing candidates in democratic countries with majority rule elections.

Third Parties Do Not Elect Large Numbers of Candidates in Democratic