General election

A general election is an election in which all members of a given political body are up for election. The term is usually used to refer to elections held for a nation's primary legislative body, as distinguished from by-elections and local elections.

Related Topics:
Election - By-election - Local elections

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The term originates in the United Kingdom general elections for the House of Commons.

Related Topics:
United Kingdom general elections - House of Commons

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