e·lec·tor·al

[ih-lek-ter-uhl]
adjective
1.
pertaining to electors or election.
2.
consisting of electors.

Origin:
1665–75; elector + -al1

e·lec·tor·al·ly, adverb
pseu·do·e·lec·tor·al, adjective
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electoral (ɪˈlɛktərəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
relating to or consisting of electors
 
e'lectorally
 
adv

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Electoral is always a great word to know.
So is interrobang. Does it mean:
a printed punctuation mark (‽), available only in some typefaces, designed to combine the question mark (?) and the exclamation point (!), indicating a mixture of query and interjection, as after a rhetorical question.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
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Word Origin & History

electoral
1670s, in reference to Germany, from elector + -al.
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Example sentences
The electoral system has created a built-in political duopoly.
The fact that she bailed on her job as governor will be brought out of the
  bullpen the moment she announces any electoral run.
The value of their electoral privileges had also evaporated.
It is not legitimate for the government to attempt to equalize electoral
  opportunities in this manner.
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