elector
noun
elec·tor
i-ˈlek-tər 
-ˌtȯr
plural electors
1
: a person qualified to vote in an election
2
: a person appointed by a state in the U.S. to vote for president and vice president in the electoral college
When Americans cast their ballots, they are actually voting for a slate of electors appointed by their state's political parties who are pledged to support that party's candidate.—
Allyson Waller
Allyson Waller3
: any of the German princes entitled to take part in choosing the Holy Roman Emperor
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Judge dismisses case against 'fake electors' in Michigan Congress to hear more about UFOs.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
During the hearing, Judge Simmons said the prosecution failed to establish that the electors intended to defraud anyone.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
In Nebraska and Maine, elector votes are based on congressional district and statewide results.
—Jenna Sundel
jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Still, Republicans can likely continue to hold contradictory positions because most electors don't have the time to analyze the logic behind political claims, Hershey said.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2025
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Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
During the hearing, Judge Simmons said the prosecution failed to establish that the electors intended to defraud anyone.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
In Nebraska and Maine, elector votes are based on congressional district and statewide results.
—Jenna Sundel
jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Still, Republicans can likely continue to hold contradictory positions because most electors don't have the time to analyze the logic behind political claims, Hershey said.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Elector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elector. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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elector
noun
elec·tor
i-ˈlek-tər
-ˌtȯ(ə)r
1
: one qualified to vote in an election
2
: a person appointed by a state in the U.S. to vote for president and vice president in the electoral college
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