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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Not just to provide news publishers the equivalent of a fair and honest wage, but also to bolster our wobbling democracy by fostering an engaged and knowledgeable electorate.
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Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
The electorate isn’t demanding a crusade.
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The stench of corruption might become so overwhelming that a revolted electorate rejects the entire enterprise.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
Issues such as the doctor-patient relationship and the right to sue insurance companies hit a unique spot in the Oklahoma electorate, McFerron said.
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Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
The electorate isn’t demanding a crusade.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The stench of corruption might become so overwhelming that a revolted electorate rejects the entire enterprise.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
Issues such as the doctor-patient relationship and the right to sue insurance companies hit a unique spot in the Oklahoma electorate, McFerron said.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Electorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electorate. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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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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