der Wahlgang
Translation
ballot, round of voting, poll
Examples
Der erste Wahlgang brachte keine Entscheidung.
The first round of voting was inconclusive.
Ein zweiter Wahlgang ist notwendig.
A second ballot is necessary.
Grammar Patterns
((im ersten/zweiten Wahlgang)) in the (first/second ballot) No candidate received a majority in the first ballot.
Similar Words
Abstimmung (vote), Stichwahl (runoff election)
Etymology
Composed of 'Wahl' (election) and 'Gang' (course, round, walk).
Memory Tips
Think of 'going' (Gang) to the 'election' (Wahl), or a 'round' of voting.