adjective
- occurring or existing before an election
Examples
- The preelection polls showed a tight race between the candidates.
- Campaign spending reached record levels during the preelection period.
- Preelection debates are crucial for informing voters about the issues.
- The candidate’s preelection promises were carefully scrutinized by the media.
- Preelection surveys indicated strong voter turnout was expected.
- The preelection atmosphere was tense as both parties made final appeals.