- "Deselect" redirects here. For the computing term, see Unclick.
Preselection is the process by which a
candidate is selected, usually by a
political party, to contest an
election for political office. It is also referred to as
candidate selection. It is a fundamental function of political parties. In countries that adopt Westminster-style
responsible government, preselection is also the first step on the path to a position in
the executive. The selected candidate is commonly referred to as the party's
endorsed candidate.
