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A primary election occurs before the general election, and is used to choose the nominee for the major political parties. Once a person wins the total votes necessary for nomination, they will be nominated at the party's National Convention.
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actually, a primary election is and election in which party members elect the canidates for their parties
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What are preliminary elections called?
Primary
In what month are primary elections held in Illinois?
Primary elections are held in April.
What was the NAACP trying to achieve in the Nixon v herndon case?
primary elections.
What is the role of elections?
The purpose of primary elections is to choose the candidates for the main elections.
What types of elections does Texas have?
In Texas there are four elections, which are Primary elections, General elections, Special elections and others.
What is the difference between primary elections and general elections?
Political parties use primary elections to determine who they will nominate to represent the parties in the general elections. In the general elections, voters choose from among candidates of various political parties their preferences to fill government offices.
Does Wisconsin have primary elections?
It's primary.
Why did primary elections begin?
The primary elections did begin so that the people would democratically elect their leader of choice.
Who pays for primary elections in North Carolina?
Taxpayers pay for elections
WHen do primary elections begin?
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When are primary elections held?
In May
What is the date of the 2011 primary elections in Pennsylvania?
May 17th, 2011 is the primary date for municipal, local elections.
