vote-getter

American  

[voht-get-er] / ˈvoʊtˌgɛt ər /

Or votegetter

noun

1. a candidate or issue whose personality, policies, etc., are considered certain to attract many votes.

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Etymology

Origin of vote-getter

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10

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Example Sentences

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vote-getter

Europe’s proportional politics being what they are, this makes the party the top vote-getter by roughly 7 percentage points and puts leader Elif Eralp in position to form the municipal administration.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

Mr. de la Espriella’s pledge to restore peace by confronting criminality head-on was a big vote-getter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026

With most of the vote counted, however, Cornyn is narrowly the leading vote-getter, with 42 percent to Paxton’s 41.

From Slate ● Mar. 4, 2026

Doncic was the leading vote-getter for the All-Star Game, which will be his sixth.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2026

The photoplay theatres have coupon contests and balloting already: the most popular young lady, money prizes to the best vote-getter in the audience, etc.

From The Art of the Moving Picture by Vachel Lindsay

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