Primary definition
Any "election held by a political party for the purpose of nominating candidates for elective village office." N.Y. Election Laws (consol.) §15-102(5).
Also known asvillage primary election · village party primary · village nominating primary
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Any "election held by a political party for the purpose of nominating candidates for elective village office." N.Y. Election Laws (consol.) §15-102(5).
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Village Primary. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/village-primary
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