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Primary elections are preliminary elections for the purpose of choosing the candidates for the main elections that actual choose the office-holders. The term "state primary" may refer to an election held within a state to choose candidates for the presidential election or it may refer to primaries held to choose candidates for state offices.
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What happens during the primaries?
During the primaries, political parties hold elections or caucuses to select their candidates for the general election. Voters from each party cast their ballots to determine which candidates will represent them, often leading to a series of state-by-state contests. The primaries can be either open or closed, affecting who can vote in them. The results help shape the party's nominee, culminating in a national convention where the final candidate is officially chosen.
In most states committee members chosen by?
party primaries
Where can you find a list of the number of delegates each state has in the presidential primaries?
State delegates are three per congressional district. This does not include so-called "super delegates"
What are the two different parts of primaries and what do they do?
Primaries consist of two main types: open primaries and closed primaries. In open primaries, voters can choose which party's primary to participate in, regardless of their registered party affiliation. In contrast, closed primaries require voters to be registered with a specific party to vote in that party's primary. These systems determine how candidates are selected for the general election and can influence voter turnout and party dynamics.
How many states are left to vote in the primaries?
At the moment there are about 16 States left to vote. The biggest state still to vote in the primaries is Texas with 228 delegates. Other important states yet to vote are Pennsylvania with 188, Ohio with 161 and North Carolina with 134 delegates. Texas and Ohio will vote on Mar 4, Pennsylvania on April 22 and North Carolina on May 6. In total these remaining big states make-up 771 delegates. The total of delegates of the other 12 smaller states is 480. So we just might have to wait until June 7th when Puerto Rico the last state casts its vote before it is clear which Democractic candidate (Hillary vs. Obama) wins the primaries or it may be left to the super delegates (whoever they are and however that works???). For more info see: http://politics.nytimes.com/election-guide/2008/primaries/democraticprimaries/index.HTML
Primaries are held in every state?
Yes
What state was the first state to vote in the primaries in 2008?
Iowa was the first state.
What is the difference between the primaries and a convention?
Primaries are elections held by political parties to choose their candidates for an upcoming election. A convention is a meeting where party delegates officially nominate their candidates and finalize their party platform for the election. Primaries are usually held before the convention to determine the candidates who will be officially endorsed at the convention.
When do the state primaries begin?
State primaries in the United States typically begin in early spring of an election year, with the exact dates varying by state. In 2024, for example, the first primaries are expected to take place in February. However, each state sets its own schedule, so it's important to check specific state election calendars for precise dates.
What are the modified primaries?
Modified primaries refer to elections where the rules have been altered to allow certain types of voters, such as independents, to participate in the primary election process. This modification can vary by state and can include open primaries, semi-closed primaries, or semi-open primaries. The aim is to broaden participation and potentially increase voter turnout.
What is the difference between binding and nonbinding primaries?
Non-binding primaries is when states can select candidates to a specific state convention and then select delegates for the national convention. Binding primaries is when all of the delegates must vote for a candidate at the national convention.
How do delagates get chosen for a state convention?
Delegates are chosen by State Primaries and caucuses!
When is the presidential republican primary election?
Primaries begin in January of an election year. The Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primaries are usually the first, with one or two state primaries each week until "Super Tuesday," a single day in late February or early March when nearly half the states conduct primaries and caucuses.
When are the electoral votes taken?
During state primaries and conventions of political parties midyear.
What state was it during the progressive era came up with direct primaries?
New York
Why is the 2008 State of the Union address on Monday instead of Tuesday?
becasue on Tuesday there will be the primaries for Florida.
What do state primaries or party conventions take place to choose?
to choose the president or vice president
