The parties that failed to win seats in parliament following the May 24 elections are now searching for direction, resources, and a way forward. These parties, which had hoped to enter or return to parliament, were left out and are now looking for a way forward. If their vote shares are added together, they are by no means negligible, and the presidential candidates will certainly have no choice but to engage with them and seek their support. On the other hand, these parties have lost their momentum, their prestige, and their ability to participate in the passage of laws and the formulation of policies. These parties are now in the process of determining—through their conventions—what went wrong and formulating a plan for the future. The next steps will determine what the political dynamics will be and how they will play out in the upcoming elections.
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