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Bonus Primary

Bonus Primary: A PRIMARY in which a small number of delegates are held aside and not allocated on a proportional basis but are awarded to the highe st…

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A PRIMARY in which a small number of delegates are held aside and not allocated on a proportional basis but are awarded to the highe st vote-getter as a “ bonus” for winning. Also known as an “enhanced reward” or “winner-take-more” primary.

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