electoral
adjective
elec·tor·al
i-ˈlek-t(ə-)rəl 
ˌē-lek-ˈtȯr-əl
1
: of or relating to an elector
the electoral vote
2
: of or relating to election
an electoral system
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However, the electoral equation would be different for Torres in the race.
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David Mark, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
In his initial lawsuit, Trump claimed that the interview was harming his electoral prospects.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
Allegations of Russian interference and electoral violations quickly emerged.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
Moreover, such an addition would run counter to how the politics of statehood have usually played out, through political actors and parties pushing to either bring in multiple new states to preserve political balance, or add new states that would aid their party's electoral strength.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2025
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David Mark, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
In his initial lawsuit, Trump claimed that the interview was harming his electoral prospects.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
Allegations of Russian interference and electoral violations quickly emerged.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
Moreover, such an addition would run counter to how the politics of statehood have usually played out, through political actors and parties pushing to either bring in multiple new states to preserve political balance, or add new states that would aid their party's electoral strength.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Electoral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electoral. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.
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electoral
adjective
elec·tor·al
i-ˈlek-t(ə-)rəl
: of or relating to an election or electors
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