General Elections

Definition

General elections are held in all constituencies of a country on a single day. They decide which candidate will fill each available seat in an assembly such as Congress or Parliament.

Related terms

Primary Elections: These are preliminary elections where voters decide which candidates will represent their political party in the general election.

Midterm Elections: These occur halfway through a president's four-year term and allow voters to elect members for both chambers of Congress along with local offices.

Presidential Election: This is when citizens vote for President and Vice-President through electors (Electoral College).