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The '''Union Preservation Alliance''' ('''UPA'''), also known as the '''Lincoln Coalition''', was an electoral alliance formed between the [[Democratic Party UCA|Democratic Party]], [[Republican Party UCA|Republican Party]] and [[Progressive Party (United Commonwealth)|Progressive Party]] to contest the [[Popular Front 1982|Popular Front]] of the [[Socialist Party UCA]] and [[Democratic Socialist Party UCA]] during the United Commonwealth [[election of 1982]]. The [[Social Democratic Party UCA]] split into [[pro-UPA]] and [[pro-Popular Front]] factions, however the rift would be mended by the [[1990 election]]. The foundation of the UPA and Popular Front are often called the beginning of the [[Sixth Party System]], bringing the American system closer to many international models with shifting alliances and more parties.
The '''Union Preservation Alliance''' ('''UPA'''), also known as the '''Lincoln Coalition''', was an electoral alliance formed between the [[Democratic Party UCA|Democratic Party]], [[Republican Party UCA|Republican Party]] and [[Progressive Party (United Commonwealth)|Progressive Party]] to contest the [[Popular Front 1982|Popular Front]] of the [[Socialist Party UCA]] and [[Democratic Socialist Party UCA]] during the United Commonwealth [[election of 1982]]. The [[Social Democratic Party UCA]] split into [[pro-UPA]] and [[pro-Popular Front]] factions, however the rift would be mended by the [[1990 election]]. The foundation of the UPA and Popular Front are often called the beginning of the [[Sixth Party System]], bringing the American system closer to many international models with shifting alliances and more parties.
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Union Preservation Alliance
AbbreviationUPA
PresidentMichael Dukakis
DissolvedJanuary 1st, 1990
Preceded byDemocratic Party Republican Party
Succeeded byRepublican Party

Democratic Party Progressive Party

Social Democratic Party UCA (Factions)
HeadquartersBoston, Massachusetts
Ideology𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆: Big Tent Party 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Social Liberalism, Social Democracy, Social Conservatism, Fiscal Conservatism, Progressivism, Anti-communism
ColorsRed, White, Blue
Party flag
Betsy Ross flag.svg

The Union Preservation Alliance (UPA), also known as the Lincoln Coalition, was an electoral alliance formed between the Democratic Party, Republican Party and Progressive Party to contest the Popular Front of the Socialist Party UCA and Democratic Socialist Party UCA during the United Commonwealth election of 1982. The Social Democratic Party UCA split into pro-UPA and pro-Popular Front factions, however the rift would be mended by the 1990 election. The foundation of the UPA and Popular Front are often called the beginning of the Sixth Party System, bringing the American system closer to many international models with shifting alliances and more parties.