Primary
An election in which voters in a party choose their nominee for the general election. Rules vary by state and by party.
Why it shows up in the news
Candidates can win or lose their chance at office here before the general election.
In the news right now
- El-Sayed accuses Stevens of ‘relitigating’ primary after calls for apology on Israel
- El-Sayed’s former primary rival asked not to attend his campaign events after clash over Israel ad
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