noun
national election
Refers to elections for national-level offices, such as the House of Representatives or House of Councillors in Japan. Often used in contrast with local elections (地方選挙).
次の国政選挙は来年の秋に行われる予定だ。
The next national election is scheduled to be held next autumn.
国政選挙
Voter turnout in national elections has been declining year by year.