Overview

• Elon Musk formally launched the America Party on July 5 with plans to field candidates in the 2026 congressional elections.
• The party remains unregistered with the Federal Election Commission and is still establishing its organizational structure.
• Musk has opened discussions with Andrew Yang’s Forward Party to explore a partnership for ballot access and campaign support.
• President Trump condemned the new party as disruptive and questioned the historical viability of third-party efforts.
• The America Party must overcome stringent state signature requirements and the U.S. Electoral College system that favor two-party dominance.