jungle primary

English

Noun

jungle primary (plural jungle primaries)

(US politics) A primary election in which all candidates run against each other, regardless of political affiliation, with a possible runoff if no candidate wins an absolute majority.

Usage notes

Chiefly used in relation to Louisiana.

Related terms

jungle ballot

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