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

Holding Americans hostage in security lines because of the actions of Democrats in Congress over an unrelated electoral matter is simply unacceptable. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026

Trump has fanned those calls, warning of an electoral wipeout if Republicans do not change course. —David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 2026

But beneath the apparent stability of Parisian politics, the first round of voting last Sunday did reflect an important electoral shift in municipal elections widely seen as both a launching pad and a bellwether for France’s parties one year ahead of the presidential poll. —Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026

Bolsonaro is currently serving a 27-year prison sentence for attempting a coup despite that electoral defeat. —ABC News, 20 Mar. 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