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

Example Sentences

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vote-getter

Mr. Rogers and his wife, Kristi, recently met with Detroit City Councilwoman Mary Waters, the leading vote-getter among all council candidates in November 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

He was the top vote-getter in the June 2 primary, garnering 46.1% of the vote.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 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

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