re-election

British  

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

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Example Sentences

Tillis, who is not running for re-election, said he actually backs Warsh's appointment to the role, praising his "extraordinary credentials".

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The streaming giant’s chairman and co-founder has decided not to stand for re-election, so he can focus on philanthropy and other pursuits, Netflix said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Mills, who is term-limited as governor, is running for the Senate seat currently held by Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins, who is seeking re-election.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Over the weekend, several House lawmakers suggested expelling both Swalwell and Gonzales, who had already dropped his re-election bid after admitting having an affair with an aide.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Then, another re-election being impossible, he went back into the House, where he remained till 1839, when he became Vice-President under Mr. Van Buren.

From The International Monthly, Vol. II, No. I December 1, 1850 by Various