elector
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- noun
- /ɪˈlɛktər/
:
votante
- The conference brought together electors from various regions to discuss the upcoming election.
- number of electors
It is also not enough to assure interested electors that matters are in hand and being addressed.
- It is also not enough to assure interested electors that matters are in hand and being addressed.
Examples
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My native Minnesota does not by law require the electors to go by the popular vote, but neighboring Wisconsin does.
Blog text (16) -
List systems may or may not allow the elector to choose between candidates of the same party.
Academic text (2006) -
"How do you feel, Mr. Levy?" asked the elector.
Fiction book (1994) -
Who would object, particularly if that elector doesn't break any law?
Blog text (16) -
The president of the republic is elected directly by the electors.
Academic text (1994) -
It is also not enough to assure interested electors that matters are in hand and being addressed.
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Any group of 5 electors (aka voters) from a given county can initiate a recount.
Blog text (8) -
At first, electors were selected directly by state legislatures, but the transition to some form of popular vote to decide the assignation of electors proceeded steadily.
Academic text (2018) -
Each elector must show valid identification before casting their vote in the election.
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Many electors are passionate about ensuring the democratic process is upheld in their communities.
Synonyms
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A person who by law can choose leaders in an election
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Elector comes from an old Latin root meaning 'to choose' and shares that root with the common word elect. So an elector is a 'chooser', someone who has the legal right to vote.