A primary election is an election that narrows the field of candidates before an election for office. Primary elections are one means by which a political party or a political alliance nominates candidates for an upcoming general election or by-election. Primaries are common in the United States, where their origins are traced to the progressive m...
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in the United States, an election to select a political party`s candidates to run for public office. Primaries may be closed (partisan), allowing ... [5 related articles]
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an election to determine which candidate will represent the party; or delegates from the State, who will then choose the candidate. Some states have closed primaries (only declared party members can vote) or open primaries, enabling you to vote without declaring a party affiliation.
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primary (def. 15a).
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