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

That ballot measure was defeated by voters, possibly because of electoral interference by the Colorado Wildlife Council, says Washburn and co-signers in their petition. — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026

Many of those stripped from the electoral rolls are appealing their removal—an often laborious process—but the possibility of mass disenfranchisement is real. — Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026

That competitiveness, along with California’s sizable cache of electoral votes, helped boost Reagan’s political standing nationally. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Many of Netanyahu’s electoral rivals, including Eisenkot, have promised to immediately establish an independent commission of inquiry if elected. — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 14 Oct. 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