Election

3. - Organized effort to win an election (8)
5. - Topics or subjects of concern, especially during an election campaign (6)
7. - Person or candidate who is successful in an election (6)
11. - A person who lives in a particular area and is represented by an elected official (11)
12. - Right to vote (8)
14. - Pertaining to the process of electing someone to a political office (9)
16. - Current holder of a political office (9)
17. - Number or percentage of eligible voters who cast their votes in an election (7)
18. - A person who is running for a political office or position (9)
20. - Voting paper used in elections (6)

1. - Process of collecting votes in an election (7)
2. - Process of officially enrolling to vote in an election (11)
4. - Authority is given to an elected official to carry out specific policies or actions (7)
6. - Election held to select a political party's candidate for a particular office (7)
8. - A person who casts a vote in an election (5)
9. - Governing body responsible for making laws (10)
10. - Set of principles or policies supported by a political party or candidate (8)
13. - Meeting of members of a political party to select candidates or decide on policy (6)
15. - A system of government where power is held by the people (8)
19. - Public discussion or argument about a topic, especially during an election campaign (7)