electable
Capable of winning
Electable describes a candidate deemed capable of winning an election.
The term is almost always used in primary races, where voters weigh not just who they prefer but who can defeat the opposing party: Is she electable in a general election?
Electability is often invoked to discourage support for unconventional candidates, though predictions frequently prove wrong.
Magnetic personal appeal
- likeabilityQuality of being pleasant
- charmAttractive personal quality
- popularityMass public favor
- relatabilityQuality inviting connection
trustworthiness · credibility · authenticity · likable · personable · approachable · telegenic · favorable
Voting document
- suffrageRight to cast ballots
- franchiseLicensed business operation
- constituencyElectoral district's voters
- turnoutNumber attending an event
majority · plurality · mandate · referendum · popular vote · swing voter · registered voter · absentee
Planned approach to goals
- pollingSystematic opinion gathering
- advertisingPaid promotional communication
- fundraisingSoliciting money for organizations
- endorsementFormal expression of support
debate · rally · grassroots · volunteers · messaging · outreach · canvassing · swing state
Biased toward one side
- bipartisanInvolving both major parties
- moderateLessen intensity or preside
- centristOne favoring middle positions
- incumbentCurrent position holder
challenger · nominee · frontrunner · contender · underdog · dark horse · ticket · running mate
Practical knowledge from life
- credentialsEvidence of qualification or identity
- competenceAdequate ability to function
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
- educationSystematic development of mind
track record · expertise · judgment · leadership · vision · accomplishments · preparedness · fitness
charisma
Magnetic personal appeal
- likeabilityQuality of being pleasant
- charmAttractive personal quality
- popularityMass public favor
relatability · trustworthiness · credibility · authenticity · likable · personable · approachable · telegenic · favorable · winnability
ballot
Voting document
- suffrageRight to cast ballots
- franchiseLicensed business operation
- constituencyElectoral district's voters
turnout · majority · plurality · mandate · referendum · popular vote · swing voter · registered voter · absentee · early voting
strategy
Planned approach to goals
- pollingSystematic opinion gathering
- advertisingPaid promotional communication
- fundraisingSoliciting money for organizations
endorsement · debate · rally · grassroots · volunteers · messaging · outreach · canvassing · swing state · primary
partisan
Biased toward one side
- bipartisanInvolving both major parties
- moderateLessen intensity or preside
- centristOne favoring middle positions
incumbent · challenger · nominee · frontrunner · contender · underdog · dark horse · ticket · running mate · coattails
experience
Practical knowledge from life
- credentialsEvidence of qualification or identity
- competenceAdequate ability to function
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
education · track record · expertise · judgment · leadership · vision · accomplishments · preparedness · fitness · suitability
electableunelectable
Cannot win votes
unwinnable · doomed · hopeless · write-off · fringe
electableunelectable
Cannot win votes
unlikable · unpalatable · unacceptable · unpopular · damaged goods