unelectable
adjective
un·elect·able
ˌən-i-ˈlek-tə-bəl 
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The fight to flip the red seat held by Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) is an uphill battle with many factors, including Talarico surviving a messy primary against Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), whom many Democrats worry would be unelectable in a red state.
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Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 21 Feb. 2026
Cox is unelectable in Maryland, and his decision to run is either naive or selfish.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 14 Feb. 2026
There’s no avoiding it: White liberal voters often dismiss qualified candidates of color, especially Black candidates, as unelectable.
—Washington Post, 23 Jan. 2026
Whether out of fear of the far-left or unwillingness to confront the most vocal part of their base on issues like DEI, immigration, the economy, and social issues, moderate Democrats are running the risk of ceding the party to the most unelectable major party platform in modern history.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 19 Dec. 2025
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Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 21 Feb. 2026
Cox is unelectable in Maryland, and his decision to run is either naive or selfish.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 14 Feb. 2026
There’s no avoiding it: White liberal voters often dismiss qualified candidates of color, especially Black candidates, as unelectable.
—Washington Post, 23 Jan. 2026
Whether out of fear of the far-left or unwillingness to confront the most vocal part of their base on issues like DEI, immigration, the economy, and social issues, moderate Democrats are running the risk of ceding the party to the most unelectable major party platform in modern history.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 19 Dec. 2025
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“Unelectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unelectable. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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