Party Convention

Party Convention in Election Law

Periodic meeting of a party's leaders and delegates to discuss and approve the party's platform and position on key questions in an upcoming election, as well as to elect the party leaders for a given period, usually until the next convention. During a convention, party candidates are often nominated or elected to run for political positions.

Concept of Party Convention

Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in the American Ecyclopedia of Law.

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See Also

• Political Parties

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See Also

• Election Law
• Electoral Laws
• Electoral Legislation