A closed-vote primary (restricted to party members)
General election
caucus :)
The earliest method of nominating a candidate for political office was known as a caucus or convention
primary election
caucus
Whigs
Direct primary
Anti-Masonic Party
The nominating method that is oldest is the 'self-announcement.' This is when the candidate announces his or her intention to run for an elected office.
national conventions
The Anti-Masonic party
They have a Primary.