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Loophole Primary

Loophole Primary: A PRIMARY ELECTION in which political convention delegates are selected rather than an individual candidate, a “preference” for whom is…

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A PRIMARY ELECTION in which political convention delegates are selected rather than an individual candidate, a “preference” for whom is determined in a separate election. The delegates may not be required to vote at the convention for the candidate preferred by the voters.

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