Nomination

Nomination

Introduction to Nomination

Nomination, in politics, the formal selection and presentation of a candidate for an elective office. Four principal methods of nomination have been used in the U.S.: nomination by political convention, by primary election, by caucus, and by petition. Before 1800 candidates for office were nominated at caucuses of leading citizens. By 1800 members of Congress chose candidates for president and vice president in party caucuses, which enabled them to control party policy. Local party leaders, however, resented such concentration of power in Congress and insisted upon sharing in the selection of major candidates. Beginning in 1831 the system of nominating presidential and vice-presidential candidates at conventions became standard procedure, with delegates from local party organizations convening periodically for this purpose.” (1)

Candidate Nomination Deadline in Election Law

Date after which a candidate cannot apply to the appropriate authority to stand for an election.

Nomination in Election Law

Process by which candidates indicate their intention to compete in an election within a specified time frame decided by the EMB, often subject to the submission of a required number of endorsements and/or the payment of a deposit.

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See Also

  • Election Law
  • Electoral Laws
  • Electoral Legislation

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See Also

  • Election Law
  • Electoral Laws
  • Electoral Legislation

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Notes and References

Guide to Nomination

About Voting and Elections

Election, Voter Registration, Electoral Systems, Election Types, How Voters Decide, Electoral Realignments, Electorate (including Electorate Historical, Electorate Gender, Electorate Race and Social Position, Electorate Property and Poll Tax and Residence) and Electronic Voting (including Electronic Voting Origins and Electronic Voting Problems).


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