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
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Necessary changes include the appointment of neutral electoral authorities, voting registration updates and the ability of opposition candidates to run for office without government interference.
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Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
Often much better than electoral politics.
—Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
His electoral record suffered a setback in 2019, when the CHP seized control of several major cities in local elections.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
Districting and census taking for electoral purposes were 18th-century reinventions devised to counterbalance the power of the King with the power of the people.
—Danielle Allen, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
Often much better than electoral politics.
—Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
His electoral record suffered a setback in 2019, when the CHP seized control of several major cities in local elections.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
Districting and census taking for electoral purposes were 18th-century reinventions devised to counterbalance the power of the King with the power of the people.
—Danielle Allen, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
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“Electoral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electoral. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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electoral
adjective
elec·tor·al
i-ˈlek-t(ə-)rəl
: of or relating to an election or electors
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