A primary election is a type of election in which registered voters can participate to choose a political party's candidate for an upcoming general election. It allows party members to select their preferred candidate from a list of contenders who are members of the same political party. The primary election narrows down the field of candidates, ensuring that only one candidate from each party will appear on the ballot in the general election. Primary elections are commonly held in many democratic countries, including the United States, to determine candidates for offices such as president, governor, senator, or mayor.
