An independent candidate refers to a candidate in any election who does not belong to any established political party.
Imagine going to school dressed up on Halloween without coordinating with your friends - you're not part of any group theme but you're still participating in the event. That's like an independent candidate running for office!
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.
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