preelection

or pre-e·lec·tion

[pree-i-lek-shuh n]

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noun

a choice or selection made beforehand.

adjective

coming before an election: preelection promises.

Origin of preelection

First recorded in 1890–95; pre- + election

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Examples from the Web for pre-election

Contemporary Examples

It was a dramatic shift from pre-election polling, which had McAuliffe up by seven points for most of the last week.
How High Black Turnout Gave Terry McAuliffe His Win in Virginia
Jamelle Bouie
November 6, 2013
While there is no evidence that Sharpton participated in any of these pre-election activities, he was a leader in the Beatty army.
Al Sharpton’s Past Ties to Vote Fraud Taint His Fulminating
Wayne Barrett
December 10, 2011
Both accepted that Obama faced a political imperative, in this pre-election year, to announce a sizable pullout of U.S. troops.
The Politics Behind Obama’s Decision
John Barry
June 23, 2011
Second, despite some pre-election hype, New York's 26th isn't one of the most Republican districts in the country.
Premature Celebration Follows Democratic Victory in New York State
Michael Tomasky
May 25, 2011
Jon Stewart hosting a pre-election “ Rally to Restore Sanity” on the Washington Mall.
The Comedian Political Takeover
John Avlon
September 25, 2010

Historical Examples

For her these pre-election days were discouraging and frustrating.
Susan B. Anthony
Alma Lutz
All were inexperienced and the society did not flourish and although 1900 was election year no pre-election pledges were obtained.
The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume VI
Various
At any rate, Hindoo is a man who has mastered the pre-election style of the President.
Pieces of Hate
Heywood Broun

British Dictionary definitions for pre-election

pre-election

noun (modifier)

existing or occurring before an election

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Word Origin and History for pre-election

n.

1580s, from pre- + election.

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or pre-e·lec·tion

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Examples from the Web for pre-election

Contemporary Examples

It was a dramatic shift from pre-election polling, which had McAuliffe up by seven points for most of the last week.

While there is no evidence that Sharpton participated in any of these pre-election activities, he was a leader in the Beatty army.

Both accepted that Obama faced a political imperative, in this pre-election year, to announce a sizable pullout of U.S. troops.

Second, despite some pre-election hype, New York's 26th isn't one of the most Republican districts in the country.

Jon Stewart hosting a pre-election “ Rally to Restore Sanity” on the Washington Mall.

Historical Examples

For her these pre-election days were discouraging and frustrating.

All were inexperienced and the society did not flourish and although 1900 was election year no pre-election pledges were obtained.

At any rate, Hindoo is a man who has mastered the pre-election style of the President.

pre-election

Word Origin and History for pre-election

n.

Origin of preelection