vote-getter

American  

[voht-get-er] / ˈvoʊtˌgɛt ər /

Or votegetter

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of vote-getter

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10

Example Sentences

With most of the vote counted, however, Cornyn is narrowly the leading vote-getter, with 42 percent to Paxton’s 41.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026

Luka Doncic, James’ Lakers teammate and the leading All-Star vote-getter, played for Team World because he is from Slovenia.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026

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 • Oct. 31, 2024

If no candidate wins a vote majority in a district, the top vote-getter wins two delegates and the second-place finisher wins one.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 8, 2024

The photoplay theatres have coupon contests and balloting already: the most popular young lady, money prizes to the best vote-getter in the audience, etc.

From The Art of the Moving Picture by Lindsay, Vachel