The elections of 1792 were the first to be contested on anything resembling a partisan basis.

All of the non-clerk jobs are elected on a partisan basis for four year terms.

Nowadays, the Washington scene is completely different, with almost every issue decided on a strictly partisan basis.

At the time, the council was elected on a partisan basis.

They are elected on a partisan basis to four-year staggered terms.

Elections are held on a partisan basis each November, with either one or two seats up for election each year.

County courthouse positions are also elected on a partisan basis.

However, its executive branch is elected on a partisan basis.

The candidates run on a partisan basis at regular primary and general election times.

The public understands the largely partisan basis of the impeachment campaign.