closed primary

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Noun closed primary has 1 sense

closed primary - a primary in which only registered members of a particular political party can vote; "closed primaries strengthen party unity"
--₁ is a kind of direct primary

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Closed Primary

A closed primary is a type of election in which only registered members of a specific political party are allowed to vote and choose the party's candidate for an upcoming general election.

Sample Sentences:

In a closed primary, only Democrats will be eligible to vote for their party's nominee.
The closed primary system ensures that only dedicated party members have a say in candidate selection.
In states with closed primaries, voters must be registered as Republicans to participate in the Republican primary.

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