electoral vote

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Noun

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.