general election

US /ˈdʒen.ər.əl ɪˈlek.ʃən/
UK /ˈdʒen.ər.əl ɪˈlek.ʃən/
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an election of candidates to all constituencies in a nation or state

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The country is preparing for a general election next month.
The results of the general election will be announced tonight.