Primary definition
A non-binding election in which the result does not affect the state's allocation of PRIMARY convention delegates. Cf. PRIMARY. LOOPHOLE
Also known asadvisory primary election · advisory presidential primary · non-binding primary · non-binding presidential primary · beauty contest primary · beauty contest · presidential preference primary · preference primary · advisory preference primary · advisory vote
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A non-binding election in which the result does not affect the state's allocation of PRIMARY convention delegates. Cf. PRIMARY. LOOPHOLE
Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Advisory Primary. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/advisory-primary
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