"Partisan elections" refers to a kind of voting system where candidates running for office are identified with specific political parties. Full definition
Whoever is picked, however, must then face off in partisan elections at the next general election. (gaveltogavel.us)
The proposed constitutional amendment would replace partisan elections with a commission - based gubernatorial appointment and senate confirmation process. (iaals.du.edu)
At the local government level, there are some local governments that have traditional partisan elections (especially county governments). (politics.stackexchange.com)