The phrase "an active election" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to an election that is currently taking place or is in progress.
Example: "Voters are encouraged to participate in an active election to ensure their voices are heard."
Alternatives: "a current election" or "an ongoing election".
In short, he argues the effort was not that of a political campaign, but rather an academic research project designed to learn more about how misinformation spreads during a live active election by running a deception campaign itself.
The recovery is in part because of a remarkably active election season.
According to a report issued Friday by the Center for Responsive Politics OpenSecretss.org, "For gun rights groups, 2012 was the most active election cycle since 2000.
At the turn of the 20th century, when Tammany Hall ruled New York City's Democratic Party and dominated local politics, Hall was a member of the powerful Iroquois Club in Manhattan, a personal friend of his state senator, the captain of his election district and one of its most active election workers.
In the 2012 election cycle, 266 501(c) groups were active election spenders; in this election cycle, just 87 have been.
It was one of the key elements in Mr. DiFrancesco's legislative agenda when he took over as acting governor, and when he was still an active candidate for election to a full term next fall.
Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek's newly appointed coalition cabinet narrowly won a critical vote of confidence, ending a political stalemate that had left the country without an active government since elections last June.
Aides to Mr. Hevesi and Mr. Ferrer said their candidates were not taking an active role in the election.
"If the United Nations plays an active role in the election process, that will support and legitimize the assembly".
In a statement outside 10 Downing Street, after a meeting with Mr. Blair, Mr. Mandelson indicated that in addition to leaving his post as Northern Ireland secretary, he was removing himself as an active strategist for the election, which is expected in May.
