national committee
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a group of people who represent a community or population in national or international political or professional gatherings.
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U.S. Politics. the supervisory and administrative section of a political party, usually chosen by the national convention.
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She had been the chairwoman of the Republican Party in Michigan, and became the national committee leader in 2017, after Mr. Trump won the state in the 2016 election.
From New York Times • Feb. 26, 2024
He has consolidated his hold over it by endorsing key allies to lead its national committee.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2024
The only person who objected was Rafael del Amo, president of the national committee for women's football, who said he would step down from his roles, which also included the vice presidency of the federation.
From Reuters • Aug. 25, 2023
The accord reached Friday also calls for the formation of a broadly representative national committee by late July to discuss a lasting peace.
From Washington Times • Jun. 9, 2023
At the national convention of each party a new national committee is appointed to carry on the campaign and act until the next convention.
From Citizenship A Manual for Voters by Cromwell, Emma Guy
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