noun
state or provincial election
Refers specifically to elections for a state or provincial assembly, as opposed to national elections.
来月、州議会選挙が行われる。
The state assembly election will be held next month.
国政選挙 refers to national elections, while 州議会選挙 is for state or provincial assemblies.
Compound of 州 (state/province), 議会 (assembly), and 選挙 (election).