South Unbound: Is Georgia Going Purple? Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email While some may feel there are plenty of options for the 2016 election—16 Republicans and four Democrats are in the running—Americans still only have two parties to choose from. ( Hill Street Studios / Getty ) Produced by Elaine Chen and Kurt Karandy Produced by PRI and WNYC