Noun:

ਬੰਦ ਪ੍ਰਾਇਮਰੀ,

closed primary's Usage Examples:

The New York primary is a closed primary, with the state awarding 320 delegates, of which 274 are pledged delegates.

The Republican primary in Louisiana was a closed primary, meaning that only registered Republicans could vote in it.

The Kentucky primary is a closed primary, with the state awarding 60 delegates, of which 54 are pledged delegates.

primary, or solely the members of a political party in what is called a closed primary.

The New Mexico primary is a closed primary, with the state awarding 45 delegates, of whom 34 are pledged delegates.

As in a closed primary, the highest voted candidate in each party then proceeds to the general.

The West Virginia primary is a semi-closed primary, with the state awarding 34 delegates, of which 28 are pledged delegates.

The South Dakota primary is a semi-closed primary, with the state awarding 21 delegates, of whom 16 are pledged delegates.

semi-closed primary, with the state awarding 21 delegates, of whom 16 are pledged delegates allocated on the basis of the primary results.

The Pennsylvania primary is a closed primary, with the state awarding 210 delegates, of whom 186 are pledged delegates.

The District of Columbia primary is a closed primary, with the district awarding 46 delegates, of whom 20 are pledged delegates.

Kentucky had a closed primary, meaning it was open only to registered Democrats.

closed primary, with the state awarding 210 delegates, of whom 186 are pledged delegates allocated on the basis of the primary results.

Synonyms:

direct primary,

Antonyms:

last, secondary, unoriginal, inessential, universal,