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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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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

Manzur’s theory is that, in a state like New Hampshire, famous for the retail politics of its presidential primary, even a relatively small group of volunteers can move the needle.

From Salon • Dec. 14, 2025

But some are skeptical about how far Burgum, the former governor of North Dakota and GOP presidential primary candidate, will go.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2025

Until 2021, Gabbard actually served as a Democratic member of Congress, and she ran in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary.

From Slate • Nov. 14, 2024

The two worked with Trump to formulate a winning presidential primary strategy.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2024

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