Definition of contested election
: an election of which the legality or validity of the result is challenged by the losing candidate
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The Words of the Week - 11/6/20
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“Contested election.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contested%20election. Accessed 7 Aug. 2022.
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