The outcome of the 2016 presidential election once again maintained the coherence of the American two-party system . Strong institutional barriers prevent third parties from breaking the political duopoly of Democrats and Republicans . Though historical evidence shows that on rare occasions third party candidates have polled fairly successfully in past elections, the 2016 political landscape did not offer particularly favorable conditions for them . A relative lack of name recognition and the distinct polarization between Clinton and Trump did not leave much room for Gary Johnson (Libertarian Party), Jill Stein (Green Party), or Independent Evan McMullin to gain momentum . Without institutional reforms, it is unlikely that third party candidates will play a more competitive role in future presidential elections .
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