The People's Party was a political movement in the United States during the late 19th century, primarily active from the 1890s to the early 1900s. It emerged from the discontent of farmers and laborers who felt marginalized by the major political parties. The party advocated for issues like the regulation of railroads, the introduction of a graduated income tax, and the direct election of senators. The People's Party is often associated with the Populist Movement, which sought to represent the interests of ordinary people against the elite. Although it eventually declined and merged with the Democratic Party, its ideas influenced later political movements and discussions about economic reform.