elector

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Recent Examples of elector Only cardinals under the age of 80 can be electors. Loreben Tuquero, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Only cardinal electors under the age of 80 can vote in a conclave. Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Cardinal electors from 70 countries were sequestered from the outside world until a new pope is chosen. Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 2 July 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 See All Example Sentences for elector
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voter
Noun
  • He is registered as an unaffiliated voter and does not appear to have a prior criminal record.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Sep. 2025
  • That meant these debates neither caused people to switch sides nor helped undecided voters make up their minds.
    Sarah Stein Lubrano, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025

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“Elector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elector. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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