Electorate/ɪˈlektərət/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Voting Eligibility Refers to individuals who meet the requirements to vote, like age and citizenship. The growing electorate includes many first-time voters. Pro Tip 2/3Collective Decision The electorate can mean all voters as a unified body making choices in elections. The electorate's decision was clear in the landslide victory. Pro Tip 3/3Political Influence Politicians often tailor messages to win the support of the electorate. Candidates are trying to connect with the youth in the electorate.