vote-getter

or vote·get·ter

[ voht-get-er ]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of vote-getter¹

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10

Example Sentences

Schnur raised about half a million dollars while top vote getter Democrat Alex Padilla raised over $2 million.

From The Daily Beast

Iraqis just held elections on April 30, and, although Maliki was the top vote-getter, many more people voted against him.

From The Daily Beast

She mounted a grassroots campaign against the machine and was the top vote getter.

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She was that rare politician, a seasoned vote getter with two feet firmly planted on the ground.

From The Daily Beast

It is an incredible fact that John Boehner thinks calling yourself a "Young Gun" is a vote-getter.

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