The first third-party presidential candidate in American history arose from a party that built itself on mistrust toward

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The party that produced the first third-party presidential candidate in American history was the Anti-Masonic Party, which was formed in the late 1820s in response to rumors of secret societies such as the Freemasons having undue influence in politics and society. The party's platform was based on mistrust toward the Freemasons, rather than any particular religious or ethnic group.

The First Third-Party Presidential Candidate in American History Arose from a Party