electorate
noun
elec·tor·ate
i-ˈlek-t(ə-)rət 
1
: the territory, jurisdiction, or dignity of a German elector
2
: a body of people entitled to vote
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Florida Democrats, weakened by years of losses and fractured messaging, continue to face a shrinking electorate.
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Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
The party has to hope that’s enough time to leave the electorate feeling more upbeat.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Birmingham, England — In his three decades in and around politics, Nigel Farage has been like a barometer – gauging Britain’s political climate to pick up on pressure points in the electorate.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
The administration that seemed destined for hegemony now faces its most challenging test, with the electorate holding the ultimate judgment on whether the promise of change can survive the reality of governance.
—Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
The party has to hope that’s enough time to leave the electorate feeling more upbeat.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Birmingham, England — In his three decades in and around politics, Nigel Farage has been like a barometer – gauging Britain’s political climate to pick up on pressure points in the electorate.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
The administration that seemed destined for hegemony now faces its most challenging test, with the electorate holding the ultimate judgment on whether the promise of change can survive the reality of governance.
—Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Electorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electorate. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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electorate
noun
elec·tor·ate
i-ˈlek-t(ə-)rət
: a body of people entitled to vote
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