Primary elections are party processes where voters select their preferred candidates for general elections. These can be open to all voters or limited to party members, depending on state rules.
Primary elections give ordinary citizens influence over who becomes their party nominees, making the political process more democratic and responsive to voter preferences.
Primary elections don't determine who wins office—they only determine who represents each party in the general election.
Primary elections give ordinary citizens influence over who becomes their party nominees, making the political process more democratic and responsive to voter preferences.
Primary elections don't determine who wins office—they only determine who represents each party in the general election.