the opinion of a group as determined by voting

of or relating to elections

select by a vote for an office or membership

election again

a national or state election; candidates are chosen in all constituencies

a preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen

a special election between regular elections

a final election to resolve an earlier election that did not produce a winner

the counting of votes (as in an election)

(election) a ballot that is cast while absent (usually mailed in prior to election day)

a winner (of a race or an election etc.) whose victory is contested

someone who contests an outcome (of a race or an election etc.)

someone who holds a government position (either by election or appointment)