noun
general election (of all members of a local government body)
Refers specifically to an election where all seats of a local government body are contested, as opposed to a by-election or partial election. Cross-referenced with 地方公共団体 (local public entity).
See also: 地方公共団体
市議会の一般選挙は四年に一度行われる。
The general election for the city council is held once every four years.
地方公共団体の一般選挙について調べている。
I am researching general elections of local government bodies.