midterm election
A general election for all the representatives and one-third of the senators in…A general election for all the representatives and one-third of the senators in Congress in a year without a presidential election as well.
» The midterm elections are coming up.
Meaning
1 senses(US)A general election for all the representatives and one-third of the senators in Congress in a year without a presidential election as well.
In the United States, general elections occur in even-numbered years, with the quadrennial presidential elections distinguished from the midterm elections between them.
Examples
2 sentencesThe midterm elections are coming up.
Midterm elections are often disastrous for the parties in power.
deZwischenwahlen sind oft katastrophal für die regierenden Parteien. — evabarczak
Origin
From its occurrence roughly halfway through a president's usual term of office.From its occurrence roughly halfway through a president's usual term of office.
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