What happens in direct primary?

In a direct primary, registered voters from a political party directly participate in the selection of their party's candidate for the upcoming general election. This process allows voters to cast their ballots for their preferred candidate, and the individual who receives the most votes becomes the party's nominee. Direct primaries can be either open, allowing any registered voter to participate, or closed, restricting participation to only those registered with the party. The outcome of the direct primary significantly influences the general election landscape.