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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Florida politicians have pushed forward eight different pieces of legislation trying to solve the issue, seven of which are expected to appear on the 2026 general election ballot—including HJR 201.
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Greg Schultz, who managed Joe Biden’s 2020 primary campaign but was replaced for the general election, worked with Welcome to shape the report.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Elsewhere, crowded Democratic primaries, including in Michigan, are likely to hemorrhage critical resources the party will need for general elections to protect incumbent seats or oust Republicans.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 26 Oct. 2025
Quote of the day Cuomo clashed with Democrat Zohran Mamdani during Wednesday’s second and final general election debate for New York City mayor.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Greg Schultz, who managed Joe Biden’s 2020 primary campaign but was replaced for the general election, worked with Welcome to shape the report.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Elsewhere, crowded Democratic primaries, including in Michigan, are likely to hemorrhage critical resources the party will need for general elections to protect incumbent seats or oust Republicans.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 26 Oct. 2025
Quote of the day Cuomo clashed with Democrat Zohran Mamdani during Wednesday’s second and final general election debate for New York City mayor.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
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“General election.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20election. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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