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Primarying

To challenge (an incumbent sitting politician) for their political party's endorsement to run for re-election, through running a challenger campaign in a primary election, especially one that is more ideologically extreme.

📖 Definitions of "Primarying"

verb
  1. 1

    To challenge (an incumbent sitting politician) for their political party's endorsement to run for re-election, through running a challenger campaign in a primary election, especially one that is more ideologically extreme.

  2. 2

    To take part in a primary election.

noun
  1. 1

    Mounting a challenge to an incumbent office-holder in a party primary.

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