- present participle of elect.
electing
Example Sentences
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Their analysis found that every method for electing a national legislature involves compromises, usually among local representation, national proportionality, and the total number of parliamentary seats.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 2, 2026
The endorsement may come with some financial support, with the group saying it has raised some $25 million to fund its goal of electing more doctors and nurses to office between now and 2030.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
In her video, Michelle Bolsonaro recalled how she had built up the women's wing "from scratch", electing over a thousand female leaders, and helping "reduce rejection" of some male candidates.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
The process of electing a president is seen as the most democratic way for its members to have a say in how the club is governed and how its strategy for the future should work.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
Also in 1915, blacks played a decisive role in electing the mayor, Republican William Thompson.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
