Super Tuesday

British

noun

politics the Tuesday, typically in March, on which party members in over 20 states vote in primary elections to select their party's presidential candidate

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So I beat him in the South on Super Tuesday; he said Dukakis had split his support.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Shortly before Super Tuesday, a reporter at the Guardian sent a message to Garvey’s Cameo account, asking if Garvey was willing to make Cameos while the candidate was running for U.S.

From Slate • May 29, 2024

Melania Trump had for months not appeared at her husband’s campaign events, notably being absent at his victory party on Super Tuesday.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2024

One of the biggest polling days is known as Super Tuesday - named because more than a dozen states all held their primary contests on Tuesday 5 March.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2024

A separate primary was held on Super Tuesday for a full term in the seat starting January 2025, with two Republicans — Vince Fong and Mike Boudreaux — advancing to the general election in November.

From New York Times • Mar. 19, 2024

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