elector
noun
elec·tor
i-ˈlek-tər 
-ˌtȯr
plural electors
1
: a person qualified to vote in an election
2
: a person appointed by a state in the U.S. to vote for president and vice president in the electoral college
When Americans cast their ballots, they are actually voting for a slate of electors appointed by their state's political parties who are pledged to support that party's candidate.—
Allyson Waller
Allyson Waller3
: any of the German princes entitled to take part in choosing the Holy Roman Emperor
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The most dangerous strategy—state legislatures could pass a law directing electors to vote for the candidate the legislature picks—was inadvertently suggested by the Supreme Court itself in a 2020 decision.
—Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
Historians say the eminent figures who wrote the Constitution put their trust in electors to choose the president.
—David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
In the nation's early days, many states awarded their electoral votes by having the state legislature choose electors.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2024
From there, according to state law, the committee would have another 60 days to gather signatures from at least 15% of the city’s electors — or approximately 4,800 voters in Coral Gables.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
After hearing evidence, the grand jury will decide what, if any, criminal charges the slate of electors should face.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2024
After 1800, presidential electors cast votes for slates of president and vice president—the system that persists to the present day.
—TIME, 4 Apr. 2024
Behind the scenes, Mr. Windom had begun joining with investigators from other agencies, including the Postal Service, to track the trail of fake electors.
—Adam Goldman, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2024
More:Wisconsin's Andrew Hitt discusses the 'fake elector' scheme with Anderson Cooper of '60 Minutes'
Republicans have also struggled to win key statewide races over the last several years.
—Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2024
Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
Historians say the eminent figures who wrote the Constitution put their trust in electors to choose the president.
—David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
In the nation's early days, many states awarded their electoral votes by having the state legislature choose electors.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2024
From there, according to state law, the committee would have another 60 days to gather signatures from at least 15% of the city’s electors — or approximately 4,800 voters in Coral Gables.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
After hearing evidence, the grand jury will decide what, if any, criminal charges the slate of electors should face.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2024
After 1800, presidential electors cast votes for slates of president and vice president—the system that persists to the present day.
—TIME, 4 Apr. 2024
Behind the scenes, Mr. Windom had begun joining with investigators from other agencies, including the Postal Service, to track the trail of fake electors.
—Adam Goldman, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2024
More:Wisconsin's Andrew Hitt discusses the 'fake elector' scheme with Anderson Cooper of '60 Minutes'
Republicans have also struggled to win key statewide races over the last several years.
—Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2024
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“Elector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elector. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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elector
noun
elec·tor
i-ˈlek-tər
-ˌtȯ(ə)r
1
: one qualified to vote in an election
2
: a member of the electoral college in the U.S.
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