Matching Pairs ElectionsOnline version Vocabulary to talk about elections by Patricia Benvenuti 1 To take office 2 The electorate/constituency 3 Front-runner 4 Term/ Term of office 5 Ballot box 6 Running mate 7 Inauguration 8 To cast a blank vote 9 The home stretch 10 To spoil your vote The act of officially putting someone into an important position, or the ceremony at which this is done The period of time during which someone is in a job or position, or that a government is in power The last part of a race Someone who is trying to get elected to the second of two top positions All the people who are allowed to vote The contestant that is leading in a race or other competition To begin the job or responsibility of one in a position of authority especially in the government