General election
caucus :)
The earliest method of nominating a candidate for political office was known as a caucus or convention
primary election
caucus
national conventions for nominating presidential candidates.
A caucus is a meeting of party members or supporters where they discuss and select candidates for an election. Its decline as a method for nominating candidates can be attributed to several factors, including the rise of more inclusive primary elections, which allow a broader electorate to participate, and concerns over transparency and accessibility. The 2016 Iowa caucus, marred by reporting issues and confusion, further highlighted the inefficiencies of caucuses, leading many states to reconsider their nominating processes. As a result, many parties have shifted towards primary elections to enhance voter participation and streamline the nominating process.
A closed-vote primary (restricted to party members)
Whigs
interest groups
interest groups
primaries
National nominating conventions