Definition of «gubernatorial primary»

A "gubernatorial primary" refers to an election in which members of a political party choose the candidate who will represent their party in the race for governor. It is a way for party members to decide who will have the opportunity to compete for the position of governor in the main election.

Sentences with «gubernatorial primary»

The Democratic gubernatorial primary contest in the Keystone State has been one long, wild ride. (politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com)
Even The Fix finds it hard to believe that we're just about 6 weeks away from the first gubernatorial primary of the 2007 - 2008 election cycle. (voices.washingtonpost.com)
In 2010 — the last year in which there was a heated gubernatorial primary at the top of the ticket — just 15 percent of eligible voters showed up at the polls. (politico.com)
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Definition of «gubernatorial primary»

Sentences with «gubernatorial primary»

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