electorate
noun
elec·tor·ate
i-ˈlek-t(ə-)rət 
1
: the territory, jurisdiction, or dignity of a German elector
2
: a body of people entitled to vote
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Recent polling underscores how evenly split the electorate has become.
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Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2025
While there was never any guarantee that these candidates would win a majority in their respective elections, the fact that their electorates didn’t get to make that decision is notable.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
In 2024, Hispanic voters composed roughly 10% of the nationwide electorate, according to AP VoteCast.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
Two months ago, Milei’s coalition suffered a 14-point loss in Buenos Aires province, home to roughly 40 percent of Argentina’s electorate.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
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Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2025
While there was never any guarantee that these candidates would win a majority in their respective elections, the fact that their electorates didn’t get to make that decision is notable.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
In 2024, Hispanic voters composed roughly 10% of the nationwide electorate, according to AP VoteCast.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
Two months ago, Milei’s coalition suffered a 14-point loss in Buenos Aires province, home to roughly 40 percent of Argentina’s electorate.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
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“Electorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electorate. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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electorate
noun
elec·tor·ate
i-ˈlek-t(ə-)rət
: a body of people entitled to vote
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