direct primary
noun
: a primary in which nominations of candidates for office are made by direct vote
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Hartford historically has conducted direct primary challenges and does not caucus.
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2024
Before the direct primary, people’s party affiliations were even more conspicuous, Riddlsperger said, as candidates were chosen by caucus in which people divided themselves physically into groups to cast their votes.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2024
No wonder direct primary care patients are satisfied with their care.
—Sally Pipes, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
And like direct primary care, telemedicine saves patients money.
—Sally Pipes, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2024
Before the direct primary, people’s party affiliations were even more conspicuous, Riddlsperger said, as candidates were chosen by caucus in which people divided themselves physically into groups to cast their votes.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2024
No wonder direct primary care patients are satisfied with their care.
—Sally Pipes, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
And like direct primary care, telemedicine saves patients money.
—Sally Pipes, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
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