electorate
noun
elec·tor·ate
i-ˈlek-t(ə-)rət 
1
: the territory, jurisdiction, or dignity of a German elector
2
: a body of people entitled to vote
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Ford hoped his suddenly patriotic electorate would forget about the province’s struggling hospitals and colleges, its bonkers traffic, and the indiscretions that have marked his tenure, including a real-estate scandal that is the subject of an ongoing criminal investigation.
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Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
Also, in a state where more than 67% of the electorate voted for Trump, some folks appeared worried about saying the wrong thing and facing retaliation.
—Kirk Siegler, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
Perhaps most importantly, Jackson expanded the size and diversity of the electorate and inspired a generation of African Americans to seek office.
—Christopher A. Cooper, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2025
Amid an exceptional turnout of 84% of the electorate, Germany has voted in a crucial election that will see Friedrich Merz become chancellor.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
Also, in a state where more than 67% of the electorate voted for Trump, some folks appeared worried about saying the wrong thing and facing retaliation.
—Kirk Siegler, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
Perhaps most importantly, Jackson expanded the size and diversity of the electorate and inspired a generation of African Americans to seek office.
—Christopher A. Cooper, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2025
Amid an exceptional turnout of 84% of the electorate, Germany has voted in a crucial election that will see Friedrich Merz become chancellor.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Electorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electorate. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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electorate
noun
elec·tor·ate
i-ˈlek-t(ə-)rət
: a body of people entitled to vote
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