The Republican nominee refers to the candidate chosen by the Republican Party to represent them in the U.S. Presidential election. They are selected through a series of primary elections and caucuses.
Related terms
Democratic nominee: The candidate chosen by the Democratic Party to represent them in the U.S. Presidential election.
Primary elections: Elections held within each political party where members vote for their preferred candidate.
Caucuses: Meetings held by political parties where members discuss and decide on their preferred candidate.