The phrase "election debacle" refers to a situation where an election goes very wrong or is highly controversial, often due to major problems or failures in the process. Full definition
The GOP is expected to notch about a 5 percentage point win and avoid its second special election debacle in two months. (cnbc.com)
I've been hearing Chautauqua County Executive Greg Edwards» name bandied about a bit following the special election debacle in NY - 23 for Assemblywoman Jane Corwin that pretty much deflated statewide bubble for Erie County GOP Chairman Nick Langworthy. (nystateofpolitics.com)
As well as the month or so after the general election debacle, the other perilous period for the PM was after her disaster at the Tory conference. (totalpolitics.com)