What is the difference between a primary, a caucus and a convention?

Primary: In a primary election, registered voters may participate in choosing the candidate for the party's nomination by voting through secret ballot, as in the general election. The number of votes a candidate receives determines the number of delegates they are awarded. Primaries can be either open (you can vote for a candidate outside of your party) or closed (you must be a member of the party to vote for that partys candidate). Caucus: In a caucus, party members join together in their precinct to pledge their support for a favorite presidential candidate, thereby awarding delegates to the candidate. The delegates usually publicly state who they are going to vote for, and so people can vote accordingly. Convention:The series of primaries and caucuses culminate in a national convention in which a partys nomination for president is formally announced. During the week long convention, the elected delegates cast their vote for a party candidate and the candidate with the most ...

Primary: In a primary election, registered voters may participate in choosing the candidate for the party's nomination by voting through secret ballot, as in the general election. The number of votes a candidate receives determines the number of delegates they are awarded. Primaries can be either open (you can vote for a candidate outside of your party) or closed (you must be a member of the party to vote for that party's candidate). Caucus: In a caucus, party members join together in their precinct to pledge their support for a favorite presidential candidate, thereby awarding delegates to the candidate. The delegates usually publicly state who they are going to vote for, and so people can vote accordingly. Convention:The series of primaries and caucuses culminate in a national convention in which a party's nomination for president is formally announced. During the week long convention, the elected delegates cast their vote for a party candidate and the candidate with the most ...

PRIMARY: In a primary election, registered voters may participate in choosing the candidate for the party’s nomination by voting through secret ballot, as in the general election. The number of votes a candidate receives determines the number of delegates they are awarded. Primaries can be either open (you can vote for a candidate outside of your party) or closed (you must be a member of the party to vote for that party’s candidate). CAUCUS: In a caucus, party members join together in their precinct to pledge their support for a favorite presidential candidate, thereby awarding delegates to the candidate. The delegates usually publicly state who they are going to vote for, and so people can vote accordingly. CONVENTION: The series of primaries and caucuses culminate in a national convention in which a party’s nomination for president is formally announced. During the week long convention, the elected delegates cast their vote for a party candidate and the candidate with the most ...  more

PRIMARY: In a primary election, registered voters may participate in choosing the candidate for the party’s nomination by voting through secret ballot, as in the general election. The number of votes a candidate receives determines the number of delegates they are awarded. Primaries can be either open (you can vote for a candidate outside of your party) or closed (you must be a member of the party to vote for that party’s candidate).

Primary: In a primary election, registered voters may participate in choosing the candidate for the party's nomination by voting through secret ballot, as in the general election. The number of votes a candidate receives determines the number of delegates they are awarded. Primaries can be either open (you can vote for a candidate outside of your party) or closed (you must be a member of the party to vote for that party’s candidate). Caucus: In a caucus, party members join together in their precinct to pledge their support for a favorite presidential candidate, thereby awarding delegates to the candidate. The delegates usually publicly state who they are going to vote for, and so people can vote accordingly. Convention:The series of primaries and caucuses culminate in a national convention in which a party’s nomination for president is formally announced. During the week long convention, the elected delegates cast their vote for a party candidate and the candidate with the most ...  more