off-year election
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
Maine voters will have a busy ballot despite it being an off-year election.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 9, 2023
Virginia, a quasi-swing state with its unusual off-year election cycle, is closely watched for hints of voter sentiment heading into the following year’s midterm or presidential cycle.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 17, 2023
For what it’s worth, our city clerk says this was the highest turnout for an off-year election in Minneapolis history.
From Slate ● Nov. 9, 2021
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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