The phrase "party machinery" refers to the systems and structures within a political party that help it function. It includes things like the organization, processes, and resources that the party uses to campaign and win elections. Full definition
I explained that after the APC was created in the buildup to the 2015 elections, we firmly resisted serious attempts by someone who wanted to completely hijack the entire party machinery with total disregard to our existence. (punchng.com)
«I explained that after the APC was created in the build up to the 2015 elections, we firmly resisted serious attempts by someone who wanted to completely hijack the entire party machinery with total disregard for our existence. (nigeriapoliticsonline.com)
While Labour, the SNP and the Lib Dems have the resources and party machinery required to kick - start an election campaign with little notice, many smaller parties simply don't. (scotsman.com)