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

How the economy fares in the coming months will play an outsize role in determining whether the Democrats can build on their electoral success in 2025 and seize control of one or both chambers of Congress. —Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026

Historical precedent suggests 18-24 months between credibility-damaging foreign policy moments and electoral materialization. —Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026

The orderly, progressive, and highly institutionalized blending of electoral politics with stable administrative states that dominated Western European and American politics for the past half century shares little with this rude and revolutionary force. —Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026

His government was accused of authoritarianism, repression of the opposition and electoral manipulation. —Jhasua Razo, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 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