What is Partisan Primary?

Election in which political parties choose their nominees for a general or run-off election. (Source: Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC))

How is Partisan Primary defined by NIST Web?

Primary election held to narrow the field of candidates in party-specific contests. (Source: NIST Web)

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Partisan Primary

Partisan Primary: Election in which political parties choose their nominees for a general or run-off election.

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Election in which political parties choose their nominees for a general or run-off election.

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Definition 2: Primary election held to narrow the field of candidates in party-specific contests.
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Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)

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NIST Election Terminology Glossary, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

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EAC Glossary of Terms

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EAC Glossary of Election Terms

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NIST Election Glossary

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