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electoral

[ih-lek-ter-uhl, ee-lek-tawr-uhl] / ɪˈlɛk tər əl, ˌi lɛkˈtɔr əl /


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That’s an essential ingredient to building electoral support for changes that often feel like a huge leap of faith when voters are accustomed to the false security of the status quo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The commission has recently updated its code of practice and guidance for electoral observers, which he said would "help accredited observers understand the standards expected of them and how to raise concerns appropriately".

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“Rather than relying on a single metric such as polling, it takes a multidimensional approach to evaluating candidate viability. That approach better reflects how political scientists measure complex phenomena like electoral competitiveness.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

"In large towns, national issues will matter more, and they can give some hints on the electoral dynamic of the main parties," Mayer told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

I knew the updates were coming from David Simas, Barack’s political adviser, who was monitoring returns from the West Wing and who understood the precise county-by-county algebra of the electoral map.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama