midterm election

English

Etymology

Except in the rare case that a president leaves office early, the midterm election occurs roughly halfway through their term of office.

Noun

midterm election (plural midterm elections or midterms)

  1. (US) An election held every four years to elect members of Congress in years the president is not also elected.

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