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preelection

or pre-e·lec·tion

[ pree-i-lek-shuh n ]

/ ˌpri ɪˈlɛk ʃən /

noun

a choice or selection made beforehand.

adjective

coming before an election: preelection promises.

Origin of preelection

First recorded in 1890–95; pre- + election

Words nearby preelection

predominate, preductal, predynastic, pree, preeclampsia, preelection, preemergence, preemergent, preemie, preeminence, preeminent

Example sentences from the Web for pre-election

It was a dramatic shift from pre-election polling, which had McAuliffe up by seven points for most of the last week.

How High Black Turnout Gave Terry McAuliffe His Win in Virginia |Jamelle Bouie |November 6, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
While there is no evidence that Sharpton participated in any of these pre-election activities, he was a leader in the Beatty army.

Al Sharpton’s Past Ties to Vote Fraud Taint His Fulminating |Wayne Barrett |December 10, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
Both accepted that Obama faced a political imperative, in this pre-election year, to announce a sizable pullout of U.S. troops.

The Politics Behind Obama’s Decision |John Barry |June 23, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
Second, despite some pre-election hype, New York's 26th isn't one of the most Republican districts in the country.

Premature Celebration Follows Democratic Victory in New York State |Michael Tomasky |May 25, 2011 |DAILY BEAST

Jon Stewart hosting a pre-election “ Rally to Restore Sanity” on the Washington Mall.

The Comedian Political Takeover |John Avlon |September 25, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
For her these pre-election days were discouraging and frustrating.

Susan B. Anthony |Alma Lutz
All were inexperienced and the society did not flourish and although 1900 was election year no pre-election pledges were obtained.

The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume VI |Various
At any rate, Hindoo is a man who has mastered the pre-election style of the President.

Pieces of Hate |Heywood Broun

British Dictionary definitions for pre-election

pre-election

noun (modifier)

existing or occurring before an election