preelection

American

[pree-i-lek-shuhn] / ˌpri ɪˈlɛk ʃən /

Or pre-election

noun

a choice or selection made beforehand.

adjective

coming before an election.

preelection promises.

Etymology

Origin of preelection

First recorded in 1890–95; pre- + election

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Last fall, “60 Minutes” invited Trump and Harris to participate in preelection interviews.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2025

There is, of course, some danger in taking the crosstabs from preelection polls too seriously.

From Slate ● May 20, 2024

Despite their tainted history, laws allowing citizens to make both preelection and Election Day challenges persisted through the 20th and into the 21st century.

From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2022

Obradovic on Sunday gathered cheering supporters for a preelection rally in a Belgrade movie house.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 30, 2022

Because there had never been the remotest chance of victory, Victor had never made preelection polls of his party.

From The Conflict by David Graham Phillips

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