An electoral process in which candidates are selected for elective offices by party members is

An electoral process in which candidates are chosen for public office by members of a political party is called a "primary election." In a primary election, registered members of a political party are given the opportunity to vote for their preferred candidate to represent their party in a general election. The winner of the primary election then becomes the official candidate for the political party in the general election. Primary elections are used by many countries, including the United States, to ensure that political parties select candidates who have the support of their members and are representative of their party's views and values.