American Government / Unit 5 Gov 209 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Primaries
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The idea
A primary is a ballot election in which voters choose a party's nominee.
In practice
States favor primaries for speed, privacy, and higher participation.
Where people slip
Who may vote in a party's primary is a state and party choice.
Your place on the trail
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