(US, politics) The period between when major political candidates show interest in running for president and when the primaries and caucuses actually begin.
(US, politics) The period between when major political candidates show interest in running for president and when the primaries and caucuses actually begin.
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(informal, US) A primary election for president that takes place on the same day across a wide geographic area covering many voters.
(US, politics) Mounting a challenge to an incumbent office-holder in a party primary.
(US) A primary in which voters directly select candidates for office by popular vote.
A US political term for when two primaries — typically for different offices or parties — are held on the same election day in the same jurisdiction. Dual primaries are logistical events that can affect turnout dynamics, as different voter bases mobilize simultaneously. Political operatives and campaign strategists pay close attention to dual primaries for their strategic implications on crossover voting and resource allocation.