Primary definition
Primary election wherein a voter may vote for candidates from any party, regardless of the political party affiliation of the voter or candidates.
Also known asopen primary · jungle primary · nonpartisan primary
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— EAC Glossary of TermsView source
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Primary election wherein a voter may vote for candidates from any party, regardless of the political party affiliation of the voter or candidates.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Blanket Primary. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/blanket-primary
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EAC Glossary of Terms
EAC Glossary of Terms
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