electoral

[ ih-lek-ter-uhl, ee-lek-tawr-uhl ]

/ ɪˈlɛk tər əl, ˌi lɛkˈtɔr əl /

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adjective

consisting of electors.

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Origin of electoral

First recorded in 1665–75; elector + -al¹

OTHER WORDS FROM electoral

e·lec·tor·al·ly, adverbpseu·do·e·lec·tor·al, adjective

Words nearby electoral

election district, electioneer, elective, elective mutism, elector, electoral, electoral college, electoral vote, electorate, electr-, Electra

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How to use electoral in a sentence

In both Arizona and Pennsylvania, a larger percentage of the Republican voter pool switched than of the Democratic pool, but hardly at levels that threaten electoral success.
Some Republicans are switching parties — but not many|Philip Bump, Lenny Bronner|January 27, 2021|Washington Post
Yet despite their differences, these two regions underscore larger electoral trends rippling across the country and are helpful in understanding how rural, suburban and urban America voted.
How The Frost Belt And Sun Belt Illustrate The Complexity Of America’s Urban-Rural Divide|Geoffrey Skelley (geoffrey.skelley@abc.com)|January 27, 2021|FiveThirtyEight
McCoy suggested that real, institutional change could start with the electoral process itself.
Our Radicalized Republic|Maggie Koerth (maggie.koerth-baker@fivethirtyeight.com)|January 25, 2021|FiveThirtyEight
Indeed, harassment, ill-treatment, arbitrary arrests and detention of opposition candidates and supporters have been worrying developments during the electoral campaign.
'Museveni Is Scared.' Uganda's Aging Strongman Faces a Challenge from Singer Bobi Wine in an Election Plagued by Unrest|Aryn Baker|January 13, 2021|Time

Lesko objected to the electoral-vote count from Arizona itself, meaning that she found something suspect in the election which she herself won.
Republicans eager to subvert the 2020 election last week now insist the time has come for unity|Philip Bump|January 13, 2021|Washington Post
Still, ISS correctly points out that Democrats get more votes down South than electoral outcomes suggest.
Seriously, Democrats: You’re Done in Dixie|Michael Tomasky|December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They need Florida, arguably, at least in Electoral College terms.
Dems, It’s Time to Dump Dixie|Michael Tomasky|December 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
According to Schumer, Obama and his administration had misinterpreted their 2008 electoral mandate.
2016 Is No Democratic Slam Dunk|Lloyd Green|December 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Last week, a Republican state lawmaker introduced a bill that would change the way the state awards its 16 electoral votes.
GOP States’ Hitlist: Abortion, Unions & Hillary|Nancy Kaffer|November 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
You are a political party, and you want to secure the electoral majority.
The Progressives’ War on Suburbia|Joel Kotkin|November 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In any record of electoral humour Mr. Muntz, the member for Tamworth, must hold a distinguished place.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 109, July 27, 1895|Various
Though he frankly acknowledged that he preferred the Electoral Prince to any other candidate, he professed.
The History of England from the Accession of James II.|Thomas Babington Macaulay
Virginia again cast her twelve electoral votes for the Republican candidate.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey
Thus, the Republican Party won the twelve electoral votes of the state.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey
When the death of the Electoral Prince was known, they fell still lower.
The History of England from the Accession of James II.|Thomas Babington Macaulay

British Dictionary definitions for electoral

electoral

/ (ɪˈlɛktərəl) /

adjective

relating to or consisting of electors

Derived forms of electoral

electorally, adverb

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