§ 9032.7 Primary election.

  1. a. (a) Primary election means an election held by a State or a political party, including a run-off election, or a nominating convention or a caucus—

    1. 1. (1) For the selection of delegates to a national nominating convention of a political party;

    2. 2. (2) For the expression of a preference for the nomination of Presidential candidates;

    3. 3. (3) For the purposes stated in both paragraphs (a) (1) and (2) of this section; or

    4. 4. (4) To nominate a Presidential candidate.

  2. b. (b) If separate primary elections are held in a State by the State and a political party, the primary election for the purposes of this subchapter will be the election held by the political party.

This information is not intended to replace the law or to change its meaning, nor does this information create or confer any rights for or on any person or bind the Federal Election Commission or the public.

The reader is encouraged also to consult the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended (52 U.S.C. 30101 et seq.), Commission regulations (Title 11 of the Code of Federal Regulations), Commission advisory opinions and applicable court decisions.