voters

Definition of votersnext
plural of voter
as in electors
a person who votes or who has the legal right to vote minority voters Less than 10 percent of (the) voters favor the measure.

Related Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of voters The 6-3 ruling effectively gutted the Voting Rights Act’s requirement that districts be drawn to give minority voters a chance to elect representatives of their choosing. Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026 The bills were proposed as polls show American voters have broader concerns about mass data collection by both private companies and the government. Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026 If voters approve conflicting ballot measures, the one with more yes votes would take effect. Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026 That’s why the refund boost isn’t likely to improve voters’ sour mood, said Daniel Bunn in Barron’s. The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026 California voters can return their ballots at an Early Voting site beginning Monday, May 4. Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026 The measure passed overwhelmingly by San Diego voters with more than 68% support, but in the years since the approval, the city has lagged in bringing the measure to life. Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026 For assistance, voters can call 800-815-2666, with Spanish-language support available at 213-358-2770. City News Service, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026 Double-down on getting voters to the polls. Editorial, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Voters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voters. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on voters

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster