electoral

adjective

elec·​tor·​al i-ˈlek-t(ə-)rəl 

ˌē-lek-ˈtȯr-əl

1

: of or relating to an elector

the electoral vote

2

: of or relating to election

an electoral system

electorally

i-ˈlek-t(ə-)rə-lē  ˌē-lek-ˈtȯr-ə-lē 

adverb

Examples of electoral in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Unlike Tithonus, cursed to age forever, electoral rules can and should be renewed. — Peter Gosselin, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

This is not to say that Trump has not had success influencing America’s electoral system, particularly in the past year. — Toluse Olorunnipa, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026

Vice President Mike Pence was presiding over the counting of the electoral votes for the 2020 election. — Dick Durbin, Mercury News, 3 July 2026

The central electoral issue for all candidates is the health of an economy that, despite undergoing a revamp in the last three years, has recorded a 43% drop in per capita income. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1675, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing electoral

• electoral college

Rhymes for electoral

• pectoral
• sectoral

Kids Definition

electoral

adjective

elec·​tor·​al i-ˈlek-t(ə-)rəl 

: of or relating to an election or electors