direct primary

American  

noun

U.S. Politics.

1. a primary in which members of a party nominate its candidates by direct vote.

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direct primary British  

noun

1. government a primary in which voters directly select the candidates who will run for office

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direct primary Cultural  

1. An election in which voters choose candidates to run on a party's ticket in a subsequent election for public office.

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Etymology

Origin of direct primary

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Some ambulatory surgery centers, for instance, serve only cash-paying patients, and many physicians offer direct primary care, bypassing health insurance middlemen altogether.

From Washington Post

A concept called direct primary care is also steadily growing.

From Washington Post

In the past several years, dispensing has also become popular among physicians in the direct primary care movement — a fast-growing clinical model that aims to offer low-cost care without involving insurance companies.

From Salon

“The assumption is that de-escalation can happen without direct primary police involvement,” said Mr. Wilson, who contributed to a recent analysis of responses to 911 calls by police departments.

From New York Times

The law also says disclosure is required “98 days before the direct primary election,” but recall elections are scheduled no later than 80 days after the effort is certified to appear on the ballot.

From Los Angeles Times