👉 A prelection is a type of election where only one candidate is allowed to stand for the position, and no other candidates are allowed to participate. This means that there can only be one winner in such an election, even if there are multiple candidates who want to run. Prelections were often used as a way to ensure that all eligible voters had a chance of being elected to office, especially when elections were held during times of political instability or when the incumbent was facing opposition.
