Primary election
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In the United States electoral system, a primary election is an election that determines the nominee for each political party, who then competes for the governmental office in the general election. The process allows voters to choose between different candidates of the some political parties, perhaps representing different wings of the party. For example, a Republican primary may choose between a range of candidates from moderate to conservative. Gallup's 2008 polling data indicated a trend in primary elections towards more conservative candidates, despite the more liberal result in the general election.
References
- Gallup Polling Information, 2008 Congressional Election Data
