Political Parties Recognized by State of California

When you register to vote, you can choose to register with a political party or choose not to be registered with a political party. If you choose not to register with a political party, you are referred to as a "No Party Preference (NPP) voter".  As of December 2015, there are six qualified political parties in the State of California: 

  • Democratic Party
  • Republican Party
  • American Independent Party
  • Libertarian Party
  • Green Party
  • Peace and Freedom Party.