advance poll

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advance poll

n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) Canadian (in an election) a poll held prior to election day to permit voters who expect to be absent then to cast their ballots
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advance′ poll′


n.
Canadian. a vote held before election day for voters who expect to be away from home.
[1955–60]
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Early voting will be held on October 1 to 3 to allow voters to cast their ballot before the official election deadline.
Early voting for the Sandakan parliamentary by-election involving 270 early voters comprising police personnel, began at 8am today after two polling stations were opened.
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In addition, the bill requires at least 15 consecutive days of early voting for federal elections and requires early voting locations to be near public transportation and op en at least four hours per day.
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