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Elon Musk Unveils America Party to Challenge Two-Party Dominance

Musk’s new political vehicle is pursuing ballot access by seeking collaboration with Andrew Yang following Trump’s public rebuke.

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.