off-year election

British

noun

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

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off-year election

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

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

In a typical off-year election, we’ll get like a quarter to a third of eligible voters.

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 Frank B. Lord

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