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Why do voters have to pick a Republican or a Democrat in the US?

  • Written by Christopher Devine, Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Dayton
Why do voters have to pick a Republican or a Democrat in the US?Voters often believe they only have two choices in American elections, even when multiple candidates appear on a ballot. OsakaWayne Studios/Moment via Getty ImagesWhy do voters have to pick a Republican or a Democrat in the US?

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