primary election

noun
1.
primary (def 15a).
Origin
1785-95
Examples from the web for primary election
  • The primary election boils down to a choice between two philosophies of government.
  • The next primary election will be open to all voters irrespective of party affiliation.
  • Whether you do or do not vote in a primary election has no bearing on your eligibility to vote in a general election.
  • Voter registration deadline nears for presidential primary election.
British Dictionary definitions for primary election

primary election

noun
1.
See primary (sense 13)