Phrases with «primary challenge»

A "primary challenge" refers to a situation in a political party where an elected member from that party faces competition from another member of the same party during the primary election. It's like a contest within the party to determine the party's official candidate for an elected position. Full definition

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potential primary challenge
possible primary challenge
one's primary challenge
tough primary challenge
serious primary challenge
spirited primary challenge
primary challenge from the left

Sentences with «primary challenge»

Three Republican senators who support same - sex marriage are up for re-election in 2016, but though all three face primary challenges, they are betting it won't hurt their chances. (rollcall.com)
The two sides would also have to refrain from participating in primary challenges against incumbent senators. (dcnydems.org)
He hasn't been showing up at multiple Democratic club endorsements meetings, including some that supported him when he faced serious primary challenges in the past. (observer.com)
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