electionguidelines

noun
UK /ɪˈlɛkʃən ˈɡaɪdlaɪnz/
US /ɪˈlɛkʃən ˈɡaɪdlaɪnz/

Rules that tell people how to run and take part in an election.

The teacher posted electionguidelines on the board before the class voted for a class president.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Advice from a group about how to hold a fair vote.

The club followed the electionguidelines from the national office.

3. A list of steps voters should follow on election day.

The electionguidelines explained where to sign in and how to cast a ballot.

4. Official rules for people running for office.

Candidates read the electionguidelines to learn how much money they could spend.