| A | B |
|---|
| Nomination | Naming a candidate to run for an office |
| Regularly scheduled | General elections are held |
| Caucus | A group of people getting together to pick a candidate |
| Direct primary | Primaries held within a political party |
| Open primary | Any qualified voter can vote |
| Closed primary | Only party members can vote |
| Blanket primary | Another type of open primary |
| Runoff | Another primary when no one gets a clear majority of votes |
| Polling place | Where people vote |
| Coattail effect | When a candidate gets votes because he is supported by a popular politician |
| Ballot | The actual vote |
| Precinct | The district for holding elections |
