Meet the spoilers: 5 candidates weighing third-party White House bids

A growing number of would-be presidential contenders are announcing or considering independent or third-party bids to capture the large percentage of Americans who are turned off by both historically unpopular front-runners.

Why it matters: Depending on who enters the race and how much traction they gain, third-party candidates could tip the race in favor of either President Biden or former President Trump.

Voters are uninspired by Biden's and Trump's candidacies, polling has shown.

State of play: Three notable candidates from outside the two major parties are already in the race, while groups including No Labels are seeking a centrist nominee.

Manchin, who announced last week that he won't seek re-election in West Virginia in 2024, said on Wednesday that he was considering a presidential run. He said he doesn't feel represented by Biden or Trump.