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selectorate  

Definition

  • The selectorate is the body that selects a political party's candidate or candidates for a general election. The selectorate decides which individuals will become official candidates, while the electorate chooses among those designated to determine who wins the general election. [Source: The Encyclopedia of Political Science; Selectorate]

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