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

This raised the possibility of improper interference with the Armenian electoral process, possibly also hurting reconciliation efforts between Armenia and Azerbaijan. — Daniel Markind, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Lula, who is seeking his fourth nonconsecutive term, and Bolsonaro each reached out to women voters, who account for nearly 53% of Brazil’s 158 million eligible voters, according to the country’s electoral court. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

Garry South, a veteran California Democratic strategist, said the electoral impact of gubernatorial debates is nevertheless often overstated. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026

Party strategists say the calendar will spotlight unions, Southern Black voters and swing states worth 43 electoral votes, requiring progressives and moderates to tailor messages and campaign efficiently. — Mike Catalini, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 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