re-election

noun

1. the election of a person or persons for a further term of office

   his re-election as party leader

2. 1. the state of being elected again

      not seeking re-election

   2. ( as modifier )

      a re-election campaign

Example Sentences

He won re-election twice as governor of New York, and had the hubris to run for a fourth term before being defeated in 1994.

From The Daily Beast

Twelve incumbent governors who publicly support Common Core easily won re-election.

From The Daily Beast

In Illinois, embattled Democratic incumbent Pat Quinn lost his bid for re-election against Bruce Rauner.

From The Daily Beast

After winning a 1932 election, McGill lost his 1938 re-election bid.

From The Daily Beast

But now, facing a tough re-election, Walker is trying to soften his rhetoric.

From The Daily Beast

Even Hofer and all the rest of the devoted band seem to be practically helpless since the re-election of the mayor.

From Project Gutenberg

At the election of 1780 he was returned for Wootton Bassett; but did not seek re-election after the dissolution in 1784.

From Project Gutenberg

He was re-nominated the next year without dissent or opposition, but declined a re-election on account of ill health.

From Project Gutenberg

Your kind compliments on my safe return and most honorable re-election are very obliging.

From Project Gutenberg

He resigned his seat and offered himself for re-election as a Sinn Fein candidate.

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