LOGO

Nick Ayers on the Primary Election ProcessNick Ayers on the Primary Election Process

•A recognized expert on political strategy and communications, Nick Ayers serves the Los Angeles-based media and communications firm Target Enterprises as a partner.

Recognized for his political commitment and expertise, Nick Ayers was named in Time Magazine as one of the 40 Most Influential People in Politics Under the Age of 40.

•The majority of U.S. states hold primary elections, rather than caucuses, to choose a presidential candidate for each respective party.

While a caucus is a party-managed private event that can require a significant time commitment, a primary election is controlled by the local and state governments.

Voters may attend, vote, and leave as they please.

•Open primaries are primary elections open for participation by any voter regardless of party registration, whereas closed primaries invite only registered party members to participate.

For registered voters, primaries offer an opportunity to get to know presidential candidates.

•Demonstrations, speeches, and discussions of support for candidates are followed by the voting process.

The votes are cast using a secret ballot system.

Following a majority vote for a particular candidate, the newly elected presidential nominee is then invited to choose a vice presidential candidate.

LOGO

Thank YouThank You