Federal elections refer to elections held at the national level in which voters choose representatives for federal offices such as President, Senators, and Representatives in Congress.
Related terms
Midterm Elections: Elections held halfway through a president's term, where some members of Congress are up for reelection.
General Election: The final election in which voters choose their preferred candidate for a specific office.
Electoral College: The body that officially elects the President and Vice President of the United States.