off-year election
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Just two years ago, in a similar off-year election, Democrats held the governorship in Kentucky, when Andy Beshear won a second term.
From Slate • Nov. 5, 2025
It’s an off-year election, which means turnout is likely to be low and the electorate is unpredictable.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2025
Older voter participation declined only slightly compared with the last similar off-year election, in 2019.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 11, 2023
Maine voters will have a busy ballot despite it being an off-year election.
From Washington Times • Oct. 9, 2023
Every President in the off-year election urges the election of a Congress of his own party.
From Woodrow Wilson's Administration and Achievements by Lord, Frank B.
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