general election
noun
: an election usually held at regular intervals in which candidates are elected in all or most constituencies of a nation or state
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What to Know The Florida Constitution bars DeSantis from seeking a third consecutive term, leaving an open Republican primary ahead of the 2026 general election.
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Senate Bill 1 offers tax deductions to those 65 years old and older and those who are disabled, establishes a firsttime home buyer tax credit, and allows for local governments to utilize a levy referendum during even-year general elections.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
Arrows show the increase or decrease in each party’s vote share in the second vote, compared with the last general election.
—Martín González Gómez, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
The German parliament convenes for its last regular session before the general election.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2025
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Senate Bill 1 offers tax deductions to those 65 years old and older and those who are disabled, establishes a firsttime home buyer tax credit, and allows for local governments to utilize a levy referendum during even-year general elections.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
Arrows show the increase or decrease in each party’s vote share in the second vote, compared with the last general election.
—Martín González Gómez, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
The German parliament convenes for its last regular session before the general election.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2025
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“General election.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20election. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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