Some delegates are bound by a primary election or caucus. Some delegates are not bound by primary results but are free to vote as they see fit. Some delegates are bound to a candidate only on the first ballot. The relative percentage of each type of delegate varies with the states and with rules of the parties.
If no candidate wins a majority in the primaries, the nomination for 2016 will be decided at the national convention July 18-21 in Cleveland.
Voters who have not decided are called undecided.
Voters who have not decided are called undecided.
Swing Voters
Swing Voters
The direct primary
about two thirds of voters
The Presidency is decided by the House of Representatives.
"undecided voters" is one common term for these people.
"undecided voters" is one common term for these people.
No - she expressed an interest in running but her party - Fianna Fail - decided not to put forward any candidate for the election.
No, the reason there is a campaign is to convince people to vote for them. If it was all ready decided there wouldn't be a need for a campaign.