election year
Campaign season period
An election year is a year in which a major election takes place, typically referring to presidential or parliamentary contests that occur on fixed cycles: It's an election year, so expect endless campaign ads.
The term often implies heightened political activity, polarized rhetoric, and politicians' reluctance to take unpopular positions: Congress rarely passes controversial bills in an election year.
- campaignOrganized effort toward goal
- ballotVoting document
- voter registrationSigning up for elections
- candidatePerson seeking selection
- running mateVice presidential nominee
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