general election
Americannoun
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U.S. Politics.
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a regularly scheduled local, state, or national election in which voters elect officeholders.
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a state or national election, as opposed to a local election.
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British. an election, which must be held at any time within five years of the last election, in which constituents elect members of the House of Commons.
noun
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an election in which representatives are chosen in all constituencies of a state
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a final election from which successful candidates are sent to a legislative body Compare primary
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(in the US) a national or state election or (in Canada) a federal or provincial election in contrast to a local election
Etymology
Origin of general election
An Americanism dating back to 1710–20
Example Sentences
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A University of Houston survey in late January tested an array of potential general election matchups between Crockett or Talarico and GOP candidates — and showed no one had a decisive advantage.
From Salon
At the last general election more than a quarter of votes were cast by post.
From BBC
Lula, 80, is seeking a fourth term in the October 4 general election.
From Barron's
Instead, all candidates would run in a general election.
From Los Angeles Times
It's worth remembering that this is the second by-election since the 2024 general election.
From BBC
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