brokered convention

American  

noun

U.S. Politics.

1. a party convention in which many delegates are pledged to favorite sons who use their blocs of votes to bargain with leading candidates who lack a majority of delegate support.

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Example Sentences

In a sequential process often called a "brokered convention," various candidates who recognize they cannot win the nomination free their delegates to vote for others.

From Salon • Feb. 29, 2024

The negotiating and brokering that would go on to persuade delegates to change teams is why such a scenario is called a "brokered convention."

From Fox News • Mar. 4, 2020

“If we go to a brokered convention, emotions are going to be high. There’s going to be a lot of alternatives,” Hester said.

From Washington Post • Apr. 28, 2016

Perhaps Black will publish a second book explaining to kids how a brokered convention works.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2016

Voters such as Benny Millares are hoping to give Rubio the boost that could save his campaign, or at least ensure he holds on through a potential brokered convention.

From The Guardian • Mar. 2, 2016