die Hauptwahl
Translation
main election, general election
Examples
Die Hauptwahl findet nach der Vorwahl statt.
The main election takes place after the primary election.
Grammar Patterns
in the main election bei der Hauptwahl Who is running in the main election?
Similar Words
Parlamentswahl (parliamentary election), Bundestagswahl (federal election)
Etymology
From 'Haupt-' (main, chief) + 'Wahl' (election, choice). The 'main election' as opposed to a primary.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'head' or 'main' (Haupt) 'choice' (Wahl) the country makes.