the vote

noun

: the legal right to vote

In 1920, American women won the vote.

Examples of the vote in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ballard’s potential candidacy could pull some Republicans and independents into his camp, Bennion said, which could be a concern for Engling and the libertarian candidate, who needs 2% of the vote to continue ballot access. — Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026

But if both candidates combined win 50% or more of the vote, Damon Cann, the Utah State University political science professor, said that is a persuasive argument about the direction Democratic candidates should be heading in the area. — Saige Miller, NPR, 22 June 2026

If no candidate clears more than 50% of the vote in the August primary election, the top two vote-getters will proceed to the general election in November. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026

Last week Andy Burnham won 54% of the vote in the Makerfield by-election, paving his way to return to Westminster as an MP and challenger to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership. — Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 22 June 2026

Rhymes for the vote

• afloat
• azote
• banknote
• bareboat
• benzoate
• connote
• cutthroat
• demote
• denote
• devote
• endnote
• footnote