What is the difference between a caucus and a primary?

Q: What is the difference between a caucus and a primary? A: In presidential campaigns, a caucus is a system of local gatherings where voters decide which candidate to support and select delegates for nominating conventions. read more

A: In presidential campaigns, a caucus is a system of local gatherings where voters decide which candidate to support and select delegates for nominating conventions. read more

Caucus vs. Primary Diffen › Politics › U.S. Politics The electoral process to nominate a candidate for a presidential election is usually called "the primaries," but there are two different systems that states use: caucus and primary. read more

Semi-open primary: Any registered voter may participate in any party primary but when they identify themselves to election officials they must request a party’s specific ballot. Here’s a calendar of primaries and caucuses in the 2012 presidential election. read more