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electoral

[ih-lek-ter-uhl, ee-lek-tawr-uhl] / ɪˈlɛk tər əl, ˌi lɛkˈtɔr əl /
ADJECTIVE
electing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
elective
WEAK
appointing appointive by vote constituent discretionary selecting

Example Sentences

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Borger’s first mayor, John Miller, was becoming known for his penchant for taking bribes and engaging in electoral malfeasance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

However, many in the Labour Party saw him as an electoral genius.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Political analysts and polling data suggest that Becerra’s composed, measured demeanor is actually resonating effectively with California voters and generating significant electoral momentum.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Based on early results, Canadian news networks projected the Liberals victorious in two special elections to fill vacant electoral districts in Toronto.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The babble of news anchors with their interactive electoral maps always jangled my nerves.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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