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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With close to a fifth of the electorate still undecided, those knocking on doors in the final hours seeking votes could decide the outcome.
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Terry Collins,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Make no mistake -- this is a win for voters and the electorate at large.
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Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Real-world error includes sources of error beyond sampling error, such as nonresponse bias, coverage error, late shifts among undecided voters and error in estimating the composition of the electorate.
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New York Times,
29 June 2026
The balance is delicate; the peril is one that only dedicated citizenship can prevent; the prize is democracies that again reflect the wishes and trust of their electorates.
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Simon Sebag Montefiore,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
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Terry Collins,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Make no mistake -- this is a win for voters and the electorate at large.
—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Real-world error includes sources of error beyond sampling error, such as nonresponse bias, coverage error, late shifts among undecided voters and error in estimating the composition of the electorate.
—
New York Times,
29 June 2026
The balance is delicate; the peril is one that only dedicated citizenship can prevent; the prize is democracies that again reflect the wishes and trust of their electorates.
—
Simon Sebag Montefiore,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
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“Electorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electorate. Accessed 6 Jul. 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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