noun
a type of primary election in which only registered party members can vote for their party's candidates
adjective
describing the type of primary election
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In a closed primary, only registered party members can participate in selecting the party's candidate.
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You have to be a member of the party to vote in a closed primary.
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No outsiders allowed in a closed primary!
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It's like a private club where only members get to choose in a closed primary.