Caucus nomination, also known as party nomination, is one of the primary methods employed by political parties to select their candidates in an election. Synonyms for caucus nomination include selecting a candidate via a party caucus, convention or primary. Other common terms include endorsement, nomination, selection, backing, and support. Various political parties use different methods for caucus nomination, including the open primary, closed primary, and caucus system. Regardless of the method used, the goal is to select the best candidate to represent the party in the upcoming election. The process regularly involves intense campaigning, endorsements, and debates, with the ultimate aim to secure the caucus nomination and run in the resulting election.