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

Know More Democratic incumbents in tight races are hoping to reap electoral benefits from 2028 candidates who are coming through their districts. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026

The move also has raised questions over the legal process for the removal of an electoral body chairperson. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

People over the age of 18 have the ability to participate in the electoral process. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, Republican politicians across the country have denounced the electoral successes of Muslim politicians, including Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. — Daniel Benjamin, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 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