electoral vote

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electoral vote (plural electoral votes)

  1. The vote (tally) in an election; a single vote (ballot) as a part of that tally.
    Hypernym: vote
    1. (usually specifically) The vote (tally) in an electoral college; a single vote (ballot) as a part of that tally.
      Hypernym: vote
      Coordinate term: popular vote
    The constitution prescribes how to resolve a tie in the electoral vote.
    A populous state such as California or Texas has a lot of electoral votes.
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