Caucus

usgb/ˈkɔːkəs/
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A meeting of members of a political party or faction to decide on policy or to choose delegates for a larger party conference.

The senator is planning to hold a caucus with her fellow party members.
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Political Strategy

Caucus implies strategy discussions among party members to form a unified stance.

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The party's environmental caucus was crucial for shaping their climate policy.
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Not Public

Caucuses are typically closed meetings, not open for the general public to attend.

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The leadership closed doors to hold a caucus and chart the campaign's direction.
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Pre-Voting Events

In some regions, caucuses are a series of state-wide meetings where party members vote for candidates.

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Iowa's caucus is the first major event in the presidential nominating process.
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