The U.S. “primary season” is a process unlike anything seen in Canada, or most of the rest of the world. Most states hold “primaries” — one-party-only elections with votes conducted similar to those in a general election. To add to what can already be a confusing system, some states hold a combination of primaries and caucuses. Mirroring the electoral college system that decides the general election, states send delegates to the convention based roughly on their population. Some states pledge all of their delegates to whoever wins their primary or caucus; others apportion delegates according to the percentage of the vote candidates receive.

Source: thestar February 01, 2020 12:00 UTC