the selection of a person or persons for office by vote: In 2018, elections for governors were held in 36 states.
the status of being or having been elected: his fading chances for election;the international coverage of her election.
a public vote upon a proposition submitted: The official results of today’s election regarding use of public lands will not be reported any earlier than tomorrow.
the act of electing: There is no evidence to suggest violation of the rules of election.
Theology. the choice by God of individuals, as for a particular work or for favor or salvation: Election is not a hidden decree, but the decree revealed in Christ.
Origin of election
First recorded in 1225–75; from Latin ēlēctiōn- (stem of ēlēctiō ), equivalent to ēlēct(us) (see elect) + -iōn- noun suffix (see -ion); replacing Middle English eleccioun, from Anglo-French
Now I’m being criticized on the vaccine because they’re petrified that the vaccine comes in, you know, before the election.
Election live updates: Trump returns to Wisconsin; Biden to face live audience at town hall|Colby Itkowitz, Felicia Sonmez, John Wagner|September 17, 2020|Washington Post
Congress is set to leave town the first week of October and not return until after the election.
Trump moves closer to Pelosi in economic aid talks, and House speaker must decide next move|Rachael Bade, Erica Werner|September 17, 2020|Washington Post
She declined to say whom she voted for in the last election.
Former Pence aide says she will vote for Biden because of Trump’s ‘flat out disregard for human life’ during pandemic|Josh Dawsey|September 17, 2020|Washington Post
They were represented by Pittsburgh attorney Clifford Levine, a longtime election lawyer for Pennsylvania Democrats.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court strikes Green Party presidential ticket from ballot, clearing the way for mail ballots to be sent out|Amy Gardner|September 17, 2020|Washington Post
To meet this challenge, local election officials will have to overcome numerous hurdles with little time and money to spare.
Vote by mail: Which states allow absentee voting|Kate Rabinowitz, Brittany Mayes|September 17, 2020|Washington Post
The election of 1964 produced the most liberal Congress since the Democratic landslide of 1936.
Thank Congress, Not LBJ for Great Society|Julian Zelizer, Scott Porch|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
In 1989, a newly registered Republican in Louisiana named David Duke won his only election by a fluke.
The Louisiana Racists Who Courted Steve Scalise|Jason Berry|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Who was elected president of what country in May in an election that much of the country refused to take part in?
Michael Tomasky’s Year-End Quiz: Test Your 2014 News Knowledge|Michael Tomasky|December 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Eventually Julio made the decision to become an American Citizen, and even voted for Barack Obama in the 2008 election.
Cuban Hip-Hop Was Born in Alamar|Daniel Levin|December 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And, every election, we have our quasi-comic-relief candidates, your Al Haigs and Gary Bauers and Bill Richardsons.
Be the Smarter Bush Brother, Jeb: Don’t Run!|Michael Tomasky|December 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The election may bring us back independent of Mr. Trebell and anything he stands for.
Three Plays by Granville-Barker|Harley Granville-Barker
His election shows what the unity of the Liberal party must have been.
The True Story of my Parliamentary Struggle|Charles Bradlaugh
The doctrine of foreknowledge, with Mr. Toplady, included the doctrine of election and decrees.
The Young People's Wesley|W. McDonald
It was usual for such companies not to break up until they had witnessed the election of the mayor.
Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland|Various
As soon as the election was over, our people began to cable me to come home and take charge.
The Plum Tree|David Graham Phillips
British Dictionary definitions for election
election
/ (ɪˈlɛkʃən) /
noun
the selection by vote of a person or persons from among candidates for a position, esp a political office
a public vote on an official proposition
the act or an instance of choosing
Christianity
the doctrine of Calvin that God chooses certain individuals for salvation without reference to their faith or works
the doctrine of Arminius and others that God chooses for salvation those who, by grace, persevere in faith and works
Why Do “Left” And “Right” Mean Liberal And Conservative?During election years, the words left and right often bring to mind the political spectrum than they do directions in space. But where do these associations come from?