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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

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The electoral authorities have granted a one-day extension to more than 50,000 voters who could not cast their ballots on Sunday.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

When the ceasefire was announced, Vance happened to be far away in Hungary, supporting Prime Minister Viktor Orban's electoral campaign.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

For the first time in 16 years, credible polls suggest he faces a serious electoral setback this Sunday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

He has not experienced electoral defeat since 2006.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The vote was close, but he thought he saw a path to the 270 electoral votes needed for victory.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

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