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presidential primary

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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

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

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

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