first-termer

American  

[furst-tur-mer] / ˈfɜrstˈtɜr mər /

noun

1. a person serving a first term, for example, as a member of the U.S. Congress.

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Etymology

Origin of first-termer

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90; first term + -er ¹

Example Sentences

We support Mr. Franklin, a three-termer who has led a crusade to promote minority and locally owned businesses, as well as Mr. Hawkins, a first-termer chosen as the council’s chairman about 18 months ago on the strength of his collegiality, political agility and long experience in county affairs.

From Washington Post

Johnson was a first-termer, to be sure, but he was finishing the second term of the assassinated president whom he had served as vice president, Abraham Lincoln.

From Washington Post

For a mere first-termer, this is quite an accomplishment.

From Washington Post

The Senate seat up for vote is held by Georgia’s junior senator, first-termer David Perdue.

From Washington Times

The newest set-to, however, involves the state’s junior Republican senator, Jeff Flake, a first-termer who may have blasted a big hole in his reelection campaign next year by publishing a book.

From Los Angeles Times