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
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The top four finishers in the primary will advance to the general election.
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Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2025
After his primary loss, Cuomo formally launched his independent general election bid in mid-July.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2025
However, were the Democratic field to remain large, fragmenting the Democratic vote, a Republican could finish second in the primary and win a spot on the general election ballot, essentially guaranteeing the Democratic nominee an easy win.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
The two winners in the June primary will advance to the November general election.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2025
After his primary loss, Cuomo formally launched his independent general election bid in mid-July.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2025
However, were the Democratic field to remain large, fragmenting the Democratic vote, a Republican could finish second in the primary and win a spot on the general election ballot, essentially guaranteeing the Democratic nominee an easy win.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
The two winners in the June primary will advance to the November general election.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2025
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“General election.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20election. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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