electoral
UK: ɪˈlek.tər.əl | US: ɪˈlek.tɚ.əl
adj. relating to elections or electors
adj. involving or decided by voting
The word "electoral" stems from the Latin elector (meaning "chooser" or "selector"), derived from eligere ("to pick out, choose"). The suffix -al (from Latin -alis) forms adjectives indicating relation. Historically, "elector" referred to a member of the Holy Roman Empire's electoral college, later generalized to any voter. The term evolved to describe systems or processes involving collective choice, reflecting its democratic roots.
The electoral college plays a key role in U.S. presidential elections.
Electoral reforms aim to make voting more accessible.
She studied electoral trends in swing states.
The campaign focused on electoral districts with close races.
International observers monitored the electoral process for fairness.