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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Critics have also raised alarms over his challenges to judicial rulings and his statements questioning the legitimacy of the electoral process.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
President Donald Trump is the greatest challenge Canada is facing, Prime Minister Mark Carney said during a Wednesday night electoral debate with conservative challenger Pierre Poilievre.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
After an initial exchange that included the commenter sarcastically highlighting the party’s lack of electoral success, Goodman — replying through the party’s official account — defended her party’s achievements and repeatedly referred to the commenter using an anti-gay slur.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2025
Trump won 312 electoral votes and the popular vote.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
President Donald Trump is the greatest challenge Canada is facing, Prime Minister Mark Carney said during a Wednesday night electoral debate with conservative challenger Pierre Poilievre.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
After an initial exchange that included the commenter sarcastically highlighting the party’s lack of electoral success, Goodman — replying through the party’s official account — defended her party’s achievements and repeatedly referred to the commenter using an anti-gay slur.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2025
Trump won 312 electoral votes and the popular vote.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Electoral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electoral. Accessed 22 Apr. 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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