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Recent Examples of elector
Only cardinal electors under the age of 80 can vote in a conclave.
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Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The allegations against him primarily reflected his efforts to organize the pro-Trump electors.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 26 June 2025
What Happens Next The cardinal electors will continue voting as billions of people across the globe watch closely for white smoke from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Sadman faces the same three charges as Hassan, plus two counts of election law — unqualified elector attempting to vote, a felony with a maximum four years sentence and/or $2,000 fine.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2021
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Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The allegations against him primarily reflected his efforts to organize the pro-Trump electors.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 26 June 2025
What Happens Next The cardinal electors will continue voting as billions of people across the globe watch closely for white smoke from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Sadman faces the same three charges as Hassan, plus two counts of election law — unqualified elector attempting to vote, a felony with a maximum four years sentence and/or $2,000 fine.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elector
voter
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In The Charlotte Observer’s voter guide for the election, read about Mayor Vi Lyles, the most competitive council races and questionnaires from all candidates on the ballot.—
Josh Bergeron,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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The federal rollback has disproportionately impacted states like Virginia and Maryland, which are so close to Washington, and have become a sore point for Republicans as voters react negatively to the hiring reductions.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Elector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elector. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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