A presidential nominee refers to an individual who has been selected by a political party to run for the position of president in an election.
Think of a presidential nominee as the star player chosen by a sports team to represent them in a championship game. The team believes that this player has the skills and qualities necessary to lead them to victory.
Political party: A group of individuals who share similar political beliefs and work together to gain power and influence in government.
Election campaign: The organized efforts made by a candidate or their team to persuade voters and win their support during an election.
Primary election: An election held within a political party to determine which candidate will be nominated for the general election.
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