electable

American  

[ih-lek-tuh-buhl] / ɪˈlɛk tə bəl /

adjective

1. capable of, or having a reasonable chance of, being elected, elected, as to public office.

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Other Word Forms

• electability noun
• reelectability noun
• reelectable adjective
• unelectable adjective

Etymology

Origin of electable

First recorded in 1875–80; elect + -able

Example Sentences

Despite lingering tensions, the three men continued to work together and were the key architects of New Labour, the rebranding aimed at making the party electable.

From BBC

There are two inalienable truths in politics that bear repeating: governing is difficult and assembling an electable opposition is difficult.

From BBC

More than anything, they wanted a candidate who was electable both in their state and in the coming general election.

From BBC

“Approval voting minimizes the dilemma of choosing between the candidate you really like and the candidate you think is most electable,” approval-voting advocate Frank Atwood said in a statement.

From Washington Times

It doesn't matter if his brand is electable as long as it is bankable.

From Salon