First Primary

Definition

An initial PRIMARY ELECTION. In case a state requires the winner to achieve a majority a SECOND PRIMARY may need to be held as a RUNOFF ELECTION. “In each year in which a general election is held, a first primary election for nomination of candidates of political parties shall be held on the Tuesday 9 weeks prior to the general election. Each candidate receiving a majority of the votes cast in each contest in the first primary election shall be declared nominated for such office. A second primary election shall be held … in every contest in which a candidate does not receive a majority.” Fla. Stat. §100.061.