direct primary

Noun
  1. A primary where voters directly select the candidates who will run for office (synset 100183572)
    is a type of: primary, primary election - a preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen
    subtypes:
    • closed primary - a primary in which only registered members of a particular political party can vote
    • open primary - a primary in which any registered voter can vote (but must vote for candidates of only one party)

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