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presidential primary

American  

noun

  1. a direct primary for the selection of state delegates to a national party convention and the expression of preference for a U.S. presidential nominee.


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Still, Ohio suspended in-person dining and postponed its presidential primary in 2020 as the virus spread.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The Rev. Jerome Fordham of the Philadelphia area, who attended the convention, said it is too early to have any favorites in the presidential primary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Scott's year began on the heels of his failed presidential bid, following the South Carolina senator's withdrawal from the Republican presidential primary in the final months of 2023.

From Salon • Dec. 31, 2024

When Harris entered the 2020 Democratic presidential primary race, Butler became a top policy advisor to her campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2024

Until 2021, Gabbard actually served as a Democratic member of Congress, and she ran in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary.

From Slate • Nov. 14, 2024

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