Direct Primary

A direct primary is an election within a political party where members choose their preferred candidate to represent the party in the upcoming general election. It allows party members, rather than just party leaders or officials, to have a say in selecting candidates. This process promotes transparency and gives ordinary members a voice in shaping the party’s choices. Essentially, it’s an internal election that helps determine who will run for public office under that party’s banner, making candidate selection more democratic and participatory.