Primary definition
Rules and regulations that determine the process for a meeting at which local members of a political party register their preference among candidates running for office or select delegates to attend a convention.
Also known asCaucus · Party Caucus · Political Caucus · Delegate Selection Caucus
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— EAC Glossary of TermsView source
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EAC
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
Rules and regulations that determine the process for a meeting at which local members of a political party register their preference among candidates running for office or select delegates to attend a convention.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Caucus System. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/caucus-system
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