elected

American  

[ih-lek-tid] / ɪˈlɛk tɪd /

adjective

1. chosen by vote, as for an office (contrasted with appointed).

   an elected official.

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noun

1. the elected. elect.

2. a politician, officer, or official who has been chosen by vote.

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Other Word Forms

• self-elected adjective
• unelected adjective

Etymology

Origin of elected

First recorded in 1550–60; elect + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Mejia defeated Republican Joe Hathaway and will complete the congressional term of fellow Democrat Mikie Sherrill, who was elected governor in November.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

Plaid Cymru said it would address "the social determinants of mental health.. by ensuring that the public and third sectors work effectively together" if elected to government, and Labour has been asked for comment.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

House, to which he was elected in 2012.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

And he’s not an anonymous creep on the internet; he’s a 45-year-old elected member of Congress running for governor of California.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

In 1868, former Union general Ulysses Grant was elected president, succeeding Andrew Johnson.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow