Meanings

staggered terms (applied to corporate directors as a defensive measure against hostile takeovers)

National High School Baseball Tournament (held annually in August at Koshien Stadium)

presidential election

special election

being projected to win

electoral system comprised of single-seat constituencies and proportionally represented multiple-seat constituencies

voter registration list

system allowing for election of the prime minister by popular vote

permanent voter registration list

electoral system allowing for the election of multiple candidates from one district

failing to win an electoral seat in a single-member constituency, but winning a seat in a proportionally represented constituency

(Japanese) electoral system allowing for the election of from 3 to 5 candidates from one district

elective class

employment screening

candidates (in an election) who have won or are projected to be elected

disjunction

revealed preference

multiple-choice

selecting an auspicious date by looking at the astrological information on the calendar

the chosen one