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Term: off-year election

Definition: An off-year election refers to a general election that takes place in a year when no presidential election occurs. These elections typically involve the selection of members of Congress, state representatives, governors, and other local officials.

Sense (Political): An off-year election is held to fill political positions that are not directly related to the presidency.

Sample Sentence 1 (Political): In the United States, off-year elections are crucial for determining the composition of Congress and state legislatures.

Sample Sentence 2 (Political): Many voters tend to overlook off-year elections, yet these contests have a significant impact on local governance.

Sense (Temporal): An off-year election takes place in a year other than the presidential election year.

Sample Sentence 1 (Temporal): The next off-year election will be in 2022, between the two presidential election cycles.

Sample Sentence 2 (Temporal): Local off-year elections are scheduled independently from national elections to avoid overwhelming logistical challenges.


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