How does Duverger's Law influence third parties in Texas (and the U.S.)?

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How does Duverger's Law influence third parties in Texas (and the U.S.)?
Answer

Duverger's Law states that the presence of multiple parties in a single-winner election system tends to lead to a two-party system. This means that third parties in Texas (and the U.S.) are at a disadvantage due to the difficulty of gaining enough votes to win an election.

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Duverger's Law states that the presence of multiple parties in a single-winner election system tends to lead to a two-party system...
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