Closed Primary

Synonyms of closed primary

• exclusive primary
• restricted primary

Antonyms of closed primary

• open primary
• public primary

Collocations of closed primary

closed primary

Frequency: 80 %

In a closed primary, only registered party members can vote.

closed primary

Frequency: 70 %

The closed primary system limits voter participation to party members.

closed primary

Frequency: 60 %

The closed primary is just one step in the election process.

closed primary

Frequency: 50 %

Candidates must navigate the rules of a closed primary to secure their party's nomination.

closed primary

Frequency: 45 %

Voters must be aware of the closed primary system in order to participate effectively.

Idiomatic Expressions for closed primary

• Phrase: closed primary system
  Meaning: A system in which only registered party members can participate in selecting the party's candidates for an election.
  Usage: The closed primary system is often criticized for limiting the pool of voters and potentially excluding independent voters.