1. An official announcement or statement made by a candidate, political party, or electoral authority regarding candidacy, electoral results, or campaign intentions
The candidate made an election declaration before a crowd of supporters.
O candidato fez uma declaração eleitoral diante de uma multidão de apoiadores.
2. A formal document or public statement disclosing candidacy for political office
She filed her election declaration with the electoral commission.
Ela apresentou sua declaração eleitoral à comissão eleitoral.