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elector

[ih-lek-ter] / ɪˈlɛk tər /
NOUN
citizen who votes
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK


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Ballots received by the deadline “shall be received and counted with the same effect as if given by such elector in open town, ward, or district meeting.”

From Slate Mar. 13, 2026

He is one of three ecclesiastical staff allowed to stay in the Sistine Chapel despite not being a cardinal elector, even though they will have to leave the premises during the counting of the votes.

From BBC May 6, 2025

Xiomara Flores-Holguin was an elector Tuesday and top volunteer for Democrat George Whitesides’ congressional campaign.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 17, 2024

“And I thought the best way for people to learn about the electoral college would be through real-world elector and through real-world grassroots activists that are working for and against Electoral College.”

From Salon Sep. 30, 2024

On 5 September he managed to get hold of a telescope Galileo had sent to the elector of Cologne, and finally he saw for himself.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

Reform's return was divided into £55,239 for unsolicited material to electors, £16,500 for staffing and accommodation, £16,003 for advertising, admin costs of £6,744, and £1,637 for transport.

From BBC Jan. 14, 2026

However, back in 2022 as Willis was still investigating Georgia’s fake electors, she was considering bringing charges against then-state Sen. Burt Jones.

From Slate Nov. 20, 2025

Even so, they are barred from communicating with electors.

From BBC May 5, 2025

There can be up to 120 electors invited to participate in a papal conclave.

From Salon Nov. 22, 2024

The method of choosing electors to that odd inspiration called the electoral college varied from state to state.

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



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