vote-getter

or vote·get·ter

[ voht-get-er ]

noun

1. a candidate or issue whose personality, policies, etc., are considered certain to attract many votes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of vote-getter¹

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10

Example Sentences

Should she be the top vote-getter in her race, however, the city would likely hold a special election, according to Spitzer.

From Los Angeles Times

Polls expect her National Rally party to be the top vote-getter in France, trouncing President Emmanuel Macron’s moderate pro-business party.

From Seattle Times

Mr. Gonzales was the top vote-getter in the Republican primary in May but failed to reach the 50 percent threshold, prompting the runoff with his top challenger.

From New York Times

Fong was the top vote-getter in both contests.

From Seattle Times

Daughtry was the top fundraiser and the top vote-getter in the March 5 primary, but she failed to garner at least 30% of the vote, the amount required to avoid a runoff.

From Seattle Times