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off-year election

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noun

  1. (in the US) an election held in a year when a presidential election does not take place

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

So far voter turnout has been robust, with election officials predicting 40% or 50% turnout in the off-year election.

From Washington Times Nov. 4, 2023

He’ll have another chance to demonstrate his political skills later in 2023, when every state legislative seat is on the ballot in an off-year election.

From Seattle Times Dec. 6, 2022

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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