1. people who have the right to vote in an election
2. members of the Electoral College who formally choose the U.S. president
Usage: U.S. politics

Examples

• The electors will cast their ballots next Tuesday.
• Young electors turned out in record numbers for the election.
• Each state sends electors to the Electoral College based on its population.
• The electors met in December to formally vote for president.
• Registered electors must show identification at polling stations.
• The candidate needs 270 electors to win the presidency.
• Local electors expressed concerns about the new voting machines.