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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In the absence of a resolution over the next two days, Macron must decide whether to name another prime minister, who is almost sure to face the same problems that brought down Lecornu, or call a general election.
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Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Early in-person and absentee voting for the general election begins on October 7, 2025.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2025
The general election for secretary of state is November, 3, 2026.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
Harrell’s challenger in next month’s general election, Katie Wilson – a progressive activist and former executive director of the Transit Riders Union – favors a more interventionist approach.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2025
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Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Early in-person and absentee voting for the general election begins on October 7, 2025.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2025
The general election for secretary of state is November, 3, 2026.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
Harrell’s challenger in next month’s general election, Katie Wilson – a progressive activist and former executive director of the Transit Riders Union – favors a more interventionist approach.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2025
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“General election.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20election. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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