Five days before a mid-term election, the media is full of political news involving candidates, Democratic and Republican. In reality of course, the political landscape is more diverse. On Tuesday, Michigan voters will, for example, face at least five choices for Governor, including little known candidates from the Libertarian, Green and U.S. Taxpayers parties.What makes a candidate pursue public office under the banner of a third party? What do these candidates believe that makes them run for office under a third party?
Current State talks with three different candidates for office, not one of whom is running as a Democrat or a Republican.
Will Tyler White is a Libertarian candidate for the U.S. Congress in the 4th congressional district. Mark McFarlan is a candidate for Governor of Michigan under the banner of the U.S. Taxpayers Party. Terry Link is a Green Party candidate for the MSU Board of Trustees.