electoral

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That narrative was always more wishcasting than the underlying electoral reality suggested.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Consequently, the clause confers on Congress especially broad authority over state electoral systems and makes judicial second-guessing of legislation designed to ensure equal representation for all particularly improper.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

He and Mr. Petro were so stunned by the results that they refused to accept them immediately and said they would wait for them to be scrutinized by the electoral authorities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The new political backdrop of multi-party politics which has emerged in recent years, with smaller parties challenging Labour and the Conservatives, has reignited calls for electoral reform.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Jefferson’s posture throughout the drawn-out counting of the electoral votes remained a combination of studied indifference and calculated obliviousness.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis