Because each individual state sets the rules for those eligible to appear on the that state's ballot third party candidates have a difficult time getting a ballot space. Remember that unlike most countries the United States doesn't have federal rules dealing with elections.
Additionally there are no Green or Libertarian elected officials at any level of government. The last party to hold the White House other than Republicans or Democrats was the Whig party. In the 1850's.
It's been more than 160 years since the US had a president who was not a Republican or a Democrat.
Many different parties field candidates at each election, and few attract any real support.
But this year's candidates, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, are among the most unpopular presidential nominees in US history.
That is why as many as 10 percent of voters say they will choose a third candidate in November.
Inside Story looks at the two most well-known: Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson and Jill Stein of the Green Party.
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