Primary definition
The time period from the first official act in an election to the last official act. The electoral cycle is divided in three main periods: the pre-electoral period, the electoral period, and the post-electoral period.
Also known aselection cycle · electoral process · election timeline · voting cycle · electoral timeline
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The time period from the first official act in an election to the last official act. The electoral cycle is divided in three main periods: the pre-electoral period, the electoral period, and the post-electoral period.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Electoral Cycle. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/electoral-cycle
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