By then, parties were well established as the country's dominant political organizations, and party allegiance had become an important part of most people's consciousness.

He sees himself as the natural heir to the Republican legacy here, although his party allegiance has come into question.

The group were largely composed of 'independent country gentlemen' who held themselves free from party allegiance.

There are usually a small number of Independent politicians in parliament with no party allegiance.

This can be said to be the point in 1830, when his party allegiance changed.

It is assumed the party allegiance was the same in this Parliament.

Citizens cannot run for office if they make their party allegiance known.

It means that the sources consulted did not specify a party allegiance.

Candidates must do well both within their own party and among those who have little party allegiance.

But religion is now less important, working women have different priorities, and party allegiance has become more fickle.