voters

Definition of votersnext
plural of voter
as in electors
a person who votes or who has the legal right to vote minority voters Less than 10 percent of (the) voters favor the measure.

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Recent Examples of voters Austin-Gatson emphasized that Georgia's current system — primaries followed by general elections — allows voters to better evaluate candidates and ensures fairness in the process. Cbs Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026 David’s view The voters most keen to talk with political reporters are, typically, extremely engaged in politics. David Weigel, semafor.com, 26 Mar. 2026 But the May 5 Democratic primary election, which pits a progressive newcomer and a longtime political gadfly against an incumbent with strong ties to Indy Democrats, could act as a proxy for voters' feelings about the party establishment. Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026 The temptation to tax outsiders can be difficult for voters to resist. Kevin Cole, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026 Missouri’s new map carves Kansas City voters into three Republican-leaning districts. Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026 When Democrats centered their message on the economic security of working families, voters responded. Richard Yanowitch, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026 Seeking long-term solutions Boca Raton voters were clear on March 10, Election Day. Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026 There is a broader debate among conservatives and Republicans about how to wield political power once it is granted to them by the voters. W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026

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“Voters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voters. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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