general election

noun

: an election usually held at regular intervals in which candidates are elected in all or most constituencies of a nation or state

Examples of general election in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But the state’s Republican attorneys said the primary elections took place under the new 2025 map, and that argues for keeping those districts in place for the general election in November. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Initially the proposition set a limit of $10 million for gubernatorial general election spending; the Fair Political Practices Commission adjusts the amount every two years based on inflation. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Abiy’s Prosperity Party retained power in a June general election that was boycotted by the main opposition groups. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Gray added that next fiscal year’s budget will not be affected by Amendment 3, which voters will decide on in the November general election. — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for general election

• abjection
• advection
• affection
• bijection
• bisection
• collection
• complexion
• confection
• connection
• connexion
• convection
• correction

Legal Definition

general election

noun

: an election usually held at regular intervals in which candidates are elected in all or most constituencies of a nation or state