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Party nomination of candidates

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The process by which political parties select or support candidates to run for office; the text notes that parties’ role in this process has weakened.

AP course connection

Topic 5.4: 5.4 How and Why Political Parties Change

Unit 5

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