A primary election is an election during which voters can indicate their preferred candidate in an upcoming general election. In other words its a process for narrowing the number of candidates for general elections.
General Election is a process, during which, nation's primary legislative candidates a nation or state are elected. Generally they are held at some intervals such as every four years.
Special Election is an election scheduled at unusual date for a specific purpose. It happens generally to fill an position that has become vacant before the incumbent has completed the term.
Run-off Election means an initial election did not result in a winner because it was tied or too close to call. A runoff election settles the matter, providing a final decision.
A Recall Election (is also known as recall referendum and it is a procedure when voters elected official can be removed from the post via direct vote before that official's term has ended.
It is illegal for slaves to learn to read and write.
