electorate
noun
elec·tor·ate
i-ˈlek-t(ə-)rət 
1
: the territory, jurisdiction, or dignity of a German elector
2
: a body of people entitled to vote
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Housing affordability is set to be a dominant issue of the 2024 presidential elections, and high home prices are fueling much of the electorate’s dissatisfaction with the overall economy.
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Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 31 May 2024
The latest changes, backed by Macron, would allow people who had resided in New Caledonia for 10 years to vote, increasing the size of the electorate.
—Ben Westcott, Fortune Asia, 23 May 2024
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Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 31 May 2024
The latest changes, backed by Macron, would allow people who had resided in New Caledonia for 10 years to vote, increasing the size of the electorate.
—Ben Westcott, Fortune Asia, 23 May 2024
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“Electorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electorate. Accessed 5 Jun. 2024.
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electorate
noun
elec·tor·ate
i-ˈlek-t(ə-)rət
: a body of people entitled to vote
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