Primary Elections: A Study of the History and Tendencies of Primary Election Legislation is a book written by Charles Edward Merriam in 1908. The book is a comprehensive study of the history and trends of primary election legislation in the United States. It provides an in-depth analysis of the primary election system, its origins, and its evolution over time. The book covers the various types of primary elections, including open, closed, and semi-open primaries, and the advantages and disadvantages of each. It also explores the role of political parties in primary elections and the impact of primary elections on the political process. The book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history and development of primary elections in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.