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Politics - Elections & Campaigning

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ticket
ticket
[noun]

a group of candidates nominated by a political party for election

Ex: The party announced its ticket for the upcoming local elections. 
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candidacy
candidacy
[noun]

the state of being a candidate in an election

Ex: She announced her candidacy for mayor. 
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running mate

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

Ex: The presidential candidate introduced her running mate at the rally. 
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run
run
[noun]

a campaign in which candidates compete for elected office

Ex: She announced her run for mayor. 
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to stand for

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

Ex: The passionate activist decided to stand for election, hoping to bring about positive change in the community. 
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to contest

to participate in a competition, debate, or other such events

Ex: The athletes trained hard to contest in the upcoming track and field competition. 
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electable
electable
[Adjective]

having qualities that make someone likely to win an election

Ex: Many voters want an electable candidate who can appeal to the majority. 
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manifesto
manifesto
[noun]

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

Ex: The activists issued a manifesto to rally support for their cause. 
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campaign
campaign
[noun]

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

Ex: The presidential campaign included speeches in all 50 states. 
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to canvass

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

Ex: Volunteers canvass door-to-door every election season. 
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canvasser
canvasser
[noun]

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

Ex: The canvasser visited every street to talk to voters about the candidate. 
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hustings
hustings
[noun]

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

Ex: Candidates took to the hustings to explain their plans to voters. 
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bundler
bundler
[noun]

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

Ex: The senator relied on a skilled bundler to gather campaign donations. 
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election
election
[noun]

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

Ex: The upcoming election will determine the next leader of our country, shaping the direction of government policies and priorities. 
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poll
poll
[noun]

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

Ex: Turnout at the polls was higher than expected. 
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ballot
ballot
[noun]

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

Ex: The candidate won by a majority of the ballots. 
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general election

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

Ex: The general election will decide the next president of the country. 
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exit poll
exit poll
[noun]

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

Ex: News agencies often conduct exit polls to estimate the winner before official results are announced. 
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straw poll

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

Ex: The committee conducted a straw poll to gauge interest in the new project. 
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ranked choice

a voting system where people list candidates in order of preference

Ex: Ranked choice voting allows voters to select their favorite candidate first, second, and third. 
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referendum

a vote in which all the people of a country are asked to decide on one political question

Ex: Many people voted in the referendum. 
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primary
primary
[noun]

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

Ex: The primary determined the party's nominee for the presidential race. 
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electoral
electoral
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The electoral system determines how representatives are chosen to serve in government. 
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ballot box

a container where voters put their completed ballots during an election

Ex: The election officials placed a ballot box at the entrance of the polling station. 
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voting booth

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

Ex: She entered the voting booth to cast her vote in privacy. 
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voting machine

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

Ex: The polling station provided a voting machine for each voter. 
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absentee ballot

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

Ex: She requested an absentee ballot while studying abroad. 
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congressional district

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

Ex: Each congressional district chooses a member to represent them in Congress. 
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swing state

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

Ex: Candidates focus heavily on swing states during presidential campaigns. 
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