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ticket
ticket
[Sustantivo]

a group of candidates nominated by a political party for election

lista electoral, ticket electoral

lista electoral, ticket electoral

Ex: She supported the ticket because she agreed with all the candidates' policies. 
candidacy
candidacy
[Sustantivo]

the state of being a candidate in an election

candidatura

candidatura

Ex: The party officially confirmed her candidacy last week. 

El partido confirmó oficialmente su candidatura la semana pasada.

running mate
running mate
[Sustantivo]

a person chosen to run alongside a candidate, usually for a secondary office

compañero de fórmula, candidato a la vicepresidencia

compañero de fórmula, candidato a la vicepresidencia

Ex: His running mate brought experience in foreign policy to the campaign. 

Su compañero de fórmula aportó experiencia en política exterior a la campaña.

run
run
[Sustantivo]

a campaign in which candidates compete for elected office

candidatura, campaña

candidatura, campaña

Ex: Several candidates entered the presidential run. 
to stand for

to participate in an election, trying to be chosen for an official role or become a member of an organization

presentarse, postularse

presentarse, postularse

Ex: The community organizer, known for advocating social justice, announced plans to stand for city council. 

El organizador comunitario, conocido por abogar por la justicia social, anunció planes para presentarse al consejo municipal.

to contest
to contest
[Verbo]

to take part in a competition or election and try to win it

contender,  presentarse a

contender, presentarse a

Ex: The party is contesting every constituency in the region. 
electable
electable
[Adjetivo]

having qualities that make someone likely to win an election

elegible, electable

elegible, electable

Ex: He worked hard to become more electable by improving his public image. 

Trabajó duro para volverse más elegible mejorando su imagen pública.

manifesto
manifesto
[Sustantivo]

a written public declaration of intentions, opinions, and objectives, often issued by a political party, a government, or a group of individuals with a shared interest or purpose

manifesto

manifesto

Ex: The group's manifesto called for significant changes in environmental policies. 

El manifiesto del grupo pedía cambios significativos en las políticas ambientales.

campaign
campaign
[Sustantivo]

a set of actions organized in order to serve a political purpose

campaña

campaña

Ex: The anti-smoking campaign used shocking ads to discourage teens from vaping. 
to canvass
to canvass
[Verbo]

to actively seek support or votes, especially during an election campaign

hacer campaña puerta a puerta, buscar votos

hacer campaña puerta a puerta, buscar votos

Ex: The party canvassed the region in preparation for the upcoming election. 

El partido hizo campaña puerta a puerta en la región en preparación para las próximas elecciones.

canvasser
canvasser
[Sustantivo]

a person who goes door-to-door or contacts people to ask for votes, support, or contributions

canvasser, recaudador

canvasser, recaudador

Ex: Canvassers often distribute flyers and answer questions about the party's policies. 

Los canvassers suelen repartir folletos y responder preguntas sobre las políticas del partido.

hustings
hustings
[Sustantivo]

the events and activities where candidates campaign and speak to the public

actos electorales, campañas electorales

actos electorales, campañas electorales

Ex: The party organized a series of hustings across the state before the election. 

El partido organizó una serie de mitines electorales por todo el estado antes de las elecciones.

bundler
bundler
[Sustantivo]

a person who collects money from supporters to raise funds for a political campaign

recaudador de fondos, agrupador de donaciones

recaudador de fondos, agrupador de donaciones

Ex: She became a bundler to help her favorite candidate win the primary. 

Se convirtió en un recaudador de fondos para ayudar a su candidato favorito a ganar las primarias.

election
election
[Sustantivo]

the process in which people choose a person or group of people for a position, particularly a political one, through voting

elecciones

elecciones

Ex: Election results are announced after votes are counted, and winners are declared based on the majority or plurality of votes received. 
poll
poll
[Sustantivo]

the act of casting or counting votes, or the location where this occurs

encuesta

encuesta

Ex: Election officials supervised the polling process carefully. 
ballot
ballot
[Sustantivo]

a choice or selection determined by counting the votes of those eligible

votación

votación

Ex: Officials verified the ballots before announcing the results. 
general election
general election
[Sustantivo]

a political event in which voters choose their representatives in a government at the national or state level

elección general

elección general

Ex: The general election results are expected to bring significant political changes to the region. 

Se espera que los resultados de las elecciones generales traigan cambios políticos significativos a la región.

exit poll
exit poll
[Sustantivo]

a survey of voters as they leave the polling place to predict or analyze election results

encuesta a pie de urna, encuesta de salida

encuesta a pie de urna, encuesta de salida

Ex: Analysts compared the exit poll data with previous elections to spot trends. 

Los analistas compararon los datos del sondeo a pie de urna con elecciones anteriores para detectar tendencias.

straw poll
straw poll
[Sustantivo]

an unofficial test of opinion that includes a number of people who give their opinion about something or say whether or not they intend to participate in an election

encuesta extraoficial

encuesta extraoficial

Ex: The results of the straw poll showed a clear preference for the new policy. 

Los resultados de la encuesta informal mostraron una clara preferencia por la nueva política.

ranked choice
ranked choice
[Sustantivo]

a voting system where people list candidates in order of preference

voto preferencial, sistema de votación por orden de preferencia

voto preferencial, sistema de votación por orden de preferencia

Ex: She explained how ranked choice could change the outcome of the mayoral race. 

Ella explicó cómo el voto preferencial podría cambiar el resultado de la carrera por la alcaldía.

referendum
referendum
[Sustantivo]

a public vote in which people in a country or area decide or express their opinion on an important political or social question

referéndum

referéndum

Ex: The region held a referendum on greater political autonomy. 
primary
primary
[Sustantivo]

an election held to choose candidates for a subsequent election, often within a political party

primarias, elección primaria

primarias, elección primaria

Ex: She campaigned hard ahead of the primary to gain support from local voters. 
electoral
electoral
[Adjetivo]

related to voting, elections, or the process of choosing representatives through voting mechanisms

electoral

electoral

Ex: Electoral reforms aim to improve the fairness and transparency of the voting process. 
ballot box
ballot box
[Sustantivo]

a container where voters put their completed ballots during an election

urna, urna electoral

urna, urna electoral

Ex: Security cameras monitored the ballot box to prevent tampering. 

Las cámaras de seguridad vigilaban la urna para evitar manipulaciones.

voting booth
voting booth
[Sustantivo]

a small, private space where a person can mark their ballot

cabina de votación, urna electoral

cabina de votación, urna electoral

Ex: Instructions are posted inside the voting booth for voters to follow. 

Las instrucciones están publicadas dentro de la cabina de votación para que los votantes las sigan.

voting machine
voting machine
[Sustantivo]

a device used by voters to cast and record their votes electronically or mechanically

máquina de votación, urna electrónica

máquina de votación, urna electrónica

Ex: Technicians tested all voting machines before the election day. 

Los técnicos probaron todas las máquinas de votación antes del día de las elecciones.

absentee ballot
absentee ballot
[Sustantivo]

a vote sent by mail by someone who cannot go to the polling place

voto en ausencia

voto en ausencia

Ex: The election office mailed absentee ballots to registered voters. 

La oficina electoral envió por correo boletas electorales por correo a los votantes registrados.

congressional district

an area of a state that elects one representative to the U.S. House of Representatives

distrito congresional, circunscripción electoral

distrito congresional, circunscripción electoral

Ex: Population changes can lead to the redrawing of a congressional district. 

Los cambios demográficos pueden llevar al rediseño de un distrito congresional.

swing state
swing state
[Sustantivo]

a state where both major political parties have similar support, so its vote can go either way in an election

Estado bisagra, Estado indeciso

Estado bisagra, Estado indeciso

Ex: The election outcome in swing states often decides the overall winner. 

El resultado de la elección en los estados clave a menudo decide al ganador general.

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