What terms are related to primary election?

Related terms include: General Election, Caucus. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for primary election.

Elections

Primary Election

An election held to determine which candidates will represent a political party in the general election.

The final election to fill a political office. For federal offices, held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

What is a primary election?: An election held to determine which candidates will represent a political party in the general election.
What terms are related to primary election?: Related terms include: General Election, Caucus. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for primary election.