How was nominating presidential candidates different in the 1830s than it was before then?

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Before the 1830s each party selected their candidate in a caucus where only a few powerful members decide the candidate. Then they switched to a nominating convention where delegates chose the party's candidate.
Before the 1830s each party selected their candidate in a nominating convention where delegates chose the party's candidate. Then they switched to a caucus where only a few powerful members decide the candidate.

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The main difference in the 1830s was the shift from the caucus system to the nominating convention system. This change allowed for a more democratic and transparent process, as delegates representing different states and regions had a say in selecting the party's candidate. This shift gave a broader range of party members a voice in the selection process, rather than just a few influential leaders making the decision behind closed doors. This change led to a more inclusive and competitive process for selecting presidential candidates.
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Before the 1830s each party selected their candidate in a caucus where only a few powerful members decide the candidate. Then they switched to a nominating convention where delegates chose the party's candidate.