GENERAL ELECTION Definition & Meaning

general election

U.S. Politics.
1. a regularly scheduled local, state, or national election in which voters elect officeholders. Compare primary ( def 15 ).
2. a state or national election, as opposed to a local election.
British. an election, which must be held at any time within five years of the last election, in which constituents elect members of the House of Commons.

general election

an election in which representatives are chosen in all constituencies of a state
a final election from which successful candidates are sent to a legislative body Compare primary
(in the US) a national or state election or (in Canada) a federal or provincial election in contrast to a local election

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An Americanism dating back to 1710–20

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And then recall the calling card of the Labour Party at the general election last year and its "mission" to deliver sustained economic growth.

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Later that same day, a general election was called, and it seemed like back to square one.

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"Last year, the general election was that opportunity to vote for change for the country," Sir Keir said.

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She is taking inspiration from the record showing at last year's general election, albeit when they won just one Welsh seat.

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The policy was part of Labour's manifesto during the general election last year and was implemented on 1 January across the UK.

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