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

electorally

i-ˈlek-t(ə-)rə-lē  ˌē-lek-ˈtȯr-ə-lē 

adverb

Examples of electoral in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, the electoral equation would be different for Torres in the race. —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

Word History

First Known Use

1675, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing electoral

• electoral college

Rhymes for electoral

• pectoral
• sectoral

Kids Definition

electoral

adjective

elec·​tor·​al i-ˈlek-t(ə-)rəl 

: of or relating to an election or electors