In such a tight seat, minor party preferences could decide the result.

The coalition may not need those minor party and independent votes, though.

A rival minor party emerged last month in Destiny Church's Coalition Party.

But for a minor party in a coaltion, it's a result.

David Seymour, the leader of minor party ACT was more direct.

But she might have to cede some ministerial positions to the minor party.

Green, Labor and minor party preferences could benefit Banks.

But it looks like the rogue minor party will walk away without a single seat.

But minor party leaders say the comments completely ignore the reality of MMP and coalition government.

Votes could still flow to opposition and minor party candidates under Australia's complicated preferential voting system.

So don't forget about the minor party leaders.

Republicans are now a minor party in many California congressional districts, outnumbered by Democrats and independents.

Her first term was marred by minor party coalition partners, who had slowed down her reform agenda.

National has also agreed to work with United Future on a number of the minor party's policy priorities.

We will now be asking participants who vote for a minor party to indicate a preferred major party.

And, on a broader level, has the final bell tolled for the minor party in New Zealand Politics?