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to enfranchise

to grant the right of voting to a person or group

otorgar el derecho al voto a

otorgar el derecho al voto a

Ex: The amendment to the constitution enfranchised women across the nation. 

La enmienda a la constitución otorgó el derecho de voto a las mujeres en todo el país.

to disenfranchise

to take away from someone the right to vote

privar del derecho al voto

privar del derecho al voto

Ex: A government must never disenfranchise its citizens, as voting is a fundamental right. 

Un gobierno nunca debe privar del derecho al voto a sus ciudadanos, ya que votar es un derecho fundamental.

constituent
constituent
[Sustantivo]

a person who lives in an area represented by an elected official

elector,  constituyente

elector, constituyente

Ex: Many constituents wrote to the mayor about the proposed development. 
elector
elector
[Sustantivo]

a person who is legally allowed to vote in an election

elector, votante

elector, votante

Ex: Laws require that each elector meets certain age and residency criteria. 

Las leyes exigen que cada elector cumpla con ciertos criterios de edad y residencia.

electorate
electorate
[Sustantivo]

the group of people who are eligible to vote in an election

electorado

electorado

Ex: The debate was broadcast live to ensure the electorate was informed. 

El debate fue transmitido en vivo para asegurar que el electorado estuviera informado.

franchise
franchise
[Sustantivo]

a legal entitlement given by a government, often referring to the right to participate in democratic processes such as voting

derecho al voto, sufragio

derecho al voto, sufragio

Ex: The new law expanded the franchise to younger voters. 
turnout
turnout
[Sustantivo]

the percentage or number of eligible voters who actually cast their vote

participación electoral, tasa de participación

participación electoral, tasa de participación

Ex: The campaign focused on boosting turnout among young voters. 

La campaña se centró en aumentar la participación entre los votantes jóvenes.

to abstain
to abstain
[Verbo]

to choose not to vote on a particular matter, issue, or proposal

abstenerse

abstenerse

Ex: During the club elections, a notable percentage of members abstained. 

Durante las elecciones del club, un porcentaje notable de miembros se abstuvo.

apathy
apathy
[Sustantivo]

a general lack of interest, concern, or enthusiasm toward things in life

apatía

apatía

Ex: Her apathy towards the company's goals and objectives was reflected in her lackluster performance at work. 

Su apatía hacia los objetivos y metas de la empresa se reflejaba en su rendimiento mediocre en el trabajo.

nomination
nomination
[Sustantivo]

the act of being proposed as a suitable candidate for election or appointment

nominación, designación

nominación, designación

Ex: He accepted the nomination to run for the state legislature. 

Aceptó la nominación para postularse a la legislatura estatal.

vote
vote
[Sustantivo]

an official choice made by an individual or a group of people in a meeting or election

voto

voto

Ex: The referendum resulted in a close vote on the new school funding measure. 
voter
voter
[Sustantivo]

a person who votes or has the legal right to vote, especially in an election

votante,  elector

votante, elector

Ex: The survey asked voters which issues mattered most to them. 
swing voter
swing voter
[Sustantivo]

a voter who does not consistently support one party and can influence the result of an election

votante indeciso, votante oscilante

votante indeciso, votante oscilante

Ex: Pollsters try to understand the preferences of swing voters before an election. 

Los encuestadores intentan comprender las preferencias de los votantes indecisos antes de una elección.

national convention

a large meeting where a political party selects its candidate for president and sets its platform

convención nacional, asamblea nacional

convención nacional, asamblea nacional

Ex: Speeches at the national convention inspired supporters across the country. 

Los discursos en la convención nacional inspiraron a los partidarios en todo el país.

to nominate

to assign or designate someone to a particular position or responsibility

proponer, nominar

proponer, nominar

Ex: While the selection process was ongoing, members were nominating their colleagues for various honors. 

Mientras el proceso de selección estaba en curso, los miembros nominaban a sus colegas para varios honores.

to elect
to elect
[Verbo]

to choose a person for a specific job, particularly a political one, by voting

elegir

elegir

Ex: Voters have the responsibility to elect representatives who align with their values. 
result
result
[Sustantivo]

the outcome or final score of a competition, match, test, etc.

resultado

resultado

Ex: The crowd erupted in stunned silence as the unlikely turn of events unfolded, leaving everyone to grapple with the completely changed result of the game. 
mandate
mandate
[Sustantivo]

the legality and power given to a government or other organization after winning an election

mandato, autoridad

mandato, autoridad

Ex: The referendum resulted in a clear mandate for independence, prompting negotiations with the central government. 
landslide
landslide
[Sustantivo]

an election result in which a candidate or party wins by a very large margin

victoria aplastante, triunfo arrollador

victoria aplastante, triunfo arrollador

Ex: The party celebrated their landslide in the general election. 

El partido celebró su victoria aplastante en las elecciones generales.

marginal
marginal
[Sustantivo]

a constituency or legislative seat held by only a small majority of votes

circunscripción marginal,  escaño marginal

circunscripción marginal, escaño marginal

Ex: Volunteers were sent to several marginals during the campaign. 
majority
majority
[Sustantivo]

the greater number of votes by which a candidate or party wins an election

mayoría

mayoría

Ex: The majority ensured that the bill passed easily through the legislative process. 
popular vote
popular vote
[Sustantivo]

the total number of votes cast by ordinary voters in an election

voto popular, sufragio popular

voto popular, sufragio popular

Ex: Analysts compared the popular vote results across different states. 

Los analistas compararon los resultados del voto popular en diferentes estados.

protest vote
protest vote
[Sustantivo]

a vote cast to show disapproval of the main candidates or party rather than support for the chosen one

voto de protesta, voto de rechazo

voto de protesta, voto de rechazo

Ex: Analysts noted an increase in protest votes during the controversial election. 

Los analistas notaron un aumento en los votos de protesta durante la controvertida elección.

elective
elective
[Adjetivo]

relating to a position or process that involves being chosen by voting or selection, rather than through inheritance or appointment

electivo, electoral

electivo, electoral

Ex: The elective position on the committee was filled through a democratic voting process. 

El puesto electivo en el comité se cubrió mediante un proceso de votación democrática.

incoming
incoming
[Adjetivo]

entering or about to enter a position or office that was previously held by someone else

entrante, nuevo

entrante, nuevo

Ex: The incoming manager met with the outgoing team leader to discuss the transition. 

El gerente entrante se reunió con el líder del equipo saliente para discutir la transición.

outgoing
outgoing
[Adjetivo]

leaving a job, position, or place

saliente, que se va

saliente, que se va

Ex: The outgoing ambassador was honored for her years of service. 

La embajadora saliente fue honrada por sus años de servicio.

representative
representative
[Sustantivo]

an elected lawmaker who serves in the lower chamber of the U.S. Congress, representing a specific district

representante, diputado

representante, diputado

Ex: The representative attended the committee session. 
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