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Who was the first president after George Washington to run for reelection virtually unopposed?
James Monroe
Was Washington the first incumbent to lose presidency?
Not really. He ran unopposed in 1789 and 1792 and chose not to run in 1796, so he never lost an election as an incumbent.
What is meant by nomination of candidates?
It simply means selecting the candidates for the electorate to choose from at the ballot. For example - there might be 10 candidates nominated (chosen) to run for office - but obviously only one can have the job !
What is it called when candidates from the same party run against each other?
Primary
What is a single member district?
An electoral system in which candidates run for a single seat from a geographic district.
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