close election
/kloʊz ɪˈlɛkʃən/ · close·e·lec·tion
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- An election where the difference in votes between the winning and losing candidates is small The close election between the two candidates resulted in a recount to determine the winner.
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Did you know? The 2000 US presidential election between Al Gore and George W. Bush is a famous example of a close election, with the outcome being decided by a margin of just 537 votes in the state of Florida. This election highlighted the importance of accurate vote counting and the potential for close elections to be decided by a small number of votes.