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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Ironically, these states have all passed legislation to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact and pledge their electoral votes to the winner of the popular vote.
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Krista Kafer, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
Election results live updates:Trump wins first swing state with NC; see electoral map
Tlaib is the only Palestinian American currently serving in Congress and a frequent critic of U.S. foreign policy toward Israel.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
In order to win, a candidate needs to secure 270 electoral votes which constitutes the majority of the Electoral College.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
The value of assets tied to Donald Trump — and those likely to benefit under his administration — surged in the wake of his decisive electoral victory on Tuesday.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Krista Kafer, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
Election results live updates:Trump wins first swing state with NC; see electoral map
Tlaib is the only Palestinian American currently serving in Congress and a frequent critic of U.S. foreign policy toward Israel.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
In order to win, a candidate needs to secure 270 electoral votes which constitutes the majority of the Electoral College.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
The value of assets tied to Donald Trump — and those likely to benefit under his administration — surged in the wake of his decisive electoral victory on Tuesday.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Electoral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electoral. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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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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