paragraph (1), in the case of a primary election described in such paragraph which is a multi-seat primary election, a State may permit a political party to adopt a rule that provides for such number of candidates of that political party to advance to the general election as the party considers appropriate, so long as the number is not less than 2. (3) Multi-seat primary election defined In this subsection, the term multi-seat primary election means a primary election held to select the candidates for a general election in which more than one Representative shall be elected. (b) States With Nonpartisan Nominating Primaries (1) Number of candidates If a State uses a nonpartisan nominating primary election to determine which candidates will advance to the general election for the office of Representative, the State shall ensure that the number of candidates who advance to the general election for the office is not less than the greater of— (A) 5