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election
[ ih-lek-shuhn ]
noun
- 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.
election
/ ɪˈɛʃə /
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
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This is Trump country - the Republican ticket easily won here in November's presidential election by a margin of almost two-to-one.
That could be an indication that the party will have the political wind at their backs in state elections this November and the midterm congressional elections next year.
"The post-election protest process preserves the fundamental right to vote in free elections 'on equal terms,'" the judges wrote in the opinion, citing legal precedent.
Lowe, who was one of five MPs elected for Reform in last year's election, was also reported to the police over allegations of verbal threats towards party chairman Zia Yusuf at the same time.
It's pressing for presidential elections to be brought forward from 2028.
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