presidential primary
Americannoun
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He spent more than $340 million in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary, but dropped out after placing third in the primary in South Carolina, where he had invested heavily.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
In 2020, more Texas Democrats voted than Republicans in the presidential primary, 2.1 million to two million.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 11, 2026
Barack Obama has, at best, only a little more insight into who is going to win the next presidential primary than you do.
From Slate ● Sep. 19, 2025
In the Democratic Party presidential primary held on April 27, he was selected as the general candidate with overwhelming support.
From BBC ● May 27, 2025
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
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