# ElectionType

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** This enumeration is the same for the pre-election data and election results feed types. It isn't used with officeholder feeds.

The following table lists the enumerations for the type of election in the
[`ElectionReport`](https://developers.google.com/civics-data/reference/election-report) entity:

| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| `general` | An election that's typically held on the national day for elections. |
| `partisan-primary-closed` | A primary election that's for a specific party, where voter eligibility for this contest is based on registration. |
| `partisan-primary-open` | A primary election that's for a specific party, where voters declare their desired party or choose in private. |
| `primary` | A primary election without a specified type, such as a nonpartisan primary. |
| `runoff` | An election to decide a prior contest that ended with no candidate receiving a majority of the votes. |
| `special` | An election held out of sequence for special circumstances, such as to fill a vacated office. |
| `other` | The election is a type that isn't listed in this enumeration. If used, include the item's custom type in an `OtherType` element. |