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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Jackson will now look to reunite a Republican Party left battered by the most expensive and divisive gubernatorial primary in Georgia history, while also trying to convince a broader electorate that a healthcare executive with no political experience is prepared to lead Georgia.
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Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 17 June 2026
Despite this successful effort, which contributed to the opportunity to create a much larger voting electorate, it has not been fully realized.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 17 June 2026
While both candidates are Black, McDuffie is doing noticeably better among Black voters, who represent a plurality of the DC electorate at 42%.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 16 June 2026
If the Swiss electorate does vote in favor of a population cap, Föllmi is eager to stress that no change would happen immediately.
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Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 17 June 2026
Despite this successful effort, which contributed to the opportunity to create a much larger voting electorate, it has not been fully realized.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 17 June 2026
While both candidates are Black, McDuffie is doing noticeably better among Black voters, who represent a plurality of the DC electorate at 42%.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 16 June 2026
If the Swiss electorate does vote in favor of a population cap, Föllmi is eager to stress that no change would happen immediately.
—Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 12 June 2026
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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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