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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Louisiana lawmakers redraw districts Following the court order, the Louisiana state legislature passed Senate Bill 8 in January 2024, redrawing the congressional map and creating two districts where Black voters composed a substantial portion of the electorate in compliance with the Gingles ruling.
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Sam D. Hayes, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2025
In competitive districts, nearly half the electorate ends up with no representation.
—Duane Roberts, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
But a sizable slice of the electorate still remains wary of sending a woman to the White House, according to a new American University poll.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
How polarized is the electorate?
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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Sam D. Hayes, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2025
In competitive districts, nearly half the electorate ends up with no representation.
—Duane Roberts, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
But a sizable slice of the electorate still remains wary of sending a woman to the White House, according to a new American University poll.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
How polarized is the electorate?
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Electorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electorate. Accessed 17 Oct. 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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