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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The remarks underscored a fundamental shift in the department’s priorities and signaled a new readiness to wield federal law enforcement in ways critics warn could intimidate voters and undermine electoral independence.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Adams won in 1796 by just three electoral votes, but Jefferson defeated him in 1800.
—Derek Arnold, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
At the same time, the organization noted that Botswana, Mauritius, and South Africa saw gains in electoral administration, and civic participation remained comparatively strong across the continent.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Critics, however, said the new law undermines democratic principles by replacing electoral legitimacy with presidential appointment.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Adams won in 1796 by just three electoral votes, but Jefferson defeated him in 1800.
—Derek Arnold, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
At the same time, the organization noted that Botswana, Mauritius, and South Africa saw gains in electoral administration, and civic participation remained comparatively strong across the continent.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Critics, however, said the new law undermines democratic principles by replacing electoral legitimacy with presidential appointment.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
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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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