Definition of «one's potential primary opponent»

The phrase "potential primary opponent" refers to a person who is considering running against an incumbent in their political party's primary election. In other words, it describes someone who may challenge another candidate for the same office within their own party during the nomination process.

Sentences with «one's potential primary opponent»

Nixon isn't the only potential primary opponent for Cuomo: Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner and former state Sen. Terry Gipson have also expressed an interest in running. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Democrat Laura Curran leads the fundraising race among Nassau County executive candidates, having collected $ 715,000 more in recent months than potential primary opponent George Maragos and about $ 400,000 more than Republican Jack Martins, according to reports filed Monday with the state Board of Elections. (newsday.com)
Stewart - Cousins's deputy leader, Queens Democratic Sen. Michael Gianaris, has met with potential primary opponents to members of the Independent Democratic Conference. (nystateofpolitics.com)
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