Party Primary refers to the process undertaken by a political party to elect or select its candidates for an election. Essentially, a political party has the liberty to elect or select a candidate who will run for a particular public office. Also, during the party nomination of party lists, a political party elects or selects its candidate for party lists. Party primaries and nominations of party list must be conducted in a democratic, free, and fair; provide equal opportunities for all eligible candidates; not discriminate against any qualified candidate; inclusive and participatory; open, transparent and
accountable; credible; and peaceful. It is important to remember that Regulation 2 provides that a political party may opt to select its candidate for an election or party lists.
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