A governor decides that he or she wants to explore a run for president. After six months, the prospective candidate cannot seem to generate any widespread interest or raise funds so he or she drops out of consideration for the presidential election. This scenario is an example of which stage of the presidential processes?

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This scenario is an example of the prenomination stage of the presidential processes, as the governor was exploring a potential run for president but did not officially become a candidate or receive any nomination.

A Governor Decides That He or She Wants to Explore