A metric used in NBA basketball that is similar to Field Goal Percentage, but adds an additional parameter.
2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) politics. a. the middle of a term of office, esp of a presidential term, when congressional and local elections are held. b. (as modifier): midterm elections.
The United States holds general elections in November of every even-numbered year. These general elections typically include presidential elections and congressional elections -- for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives -- along with state and local elections.pecial Elections vs. Appointments. If the president of the United States doesn't complete a full term in office, whether due to death, resignation or impeachment, the vice president assumes the office of the presidency for the remainder of the term.