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.
Chat with our AI personalities
caucus
The oldest forms are no longer in use, but at one time state legislatures would nominate candidates. Also, members of congress would caucus and pick candidates.
A congressional caucus is an older method of a party nominating its presidential candidate. Other terms used include working groups or coalitions.
The Anti-Masonic party
interest groups