re-election

British

noun

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

his re-election as party leader
1. the state of being elected again
  
  not seeking re-election
2. ( as modifier )
  
  a re-election campaign

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Ahmedinejad's disputed re-election in 2009 sparked an unprecedented wave of protest now remembered as "the Green Revolution".

From BBC

The re-election of Ahmadinejad triggered mass protests across the country known as the Green Movement.

From BBC

After more than 10 years as one of the two Greenland MPs in Denmark's parliament, Chemnitz will not stand for re-election in Denmark's March 24 legislative elections.

From Barron's

Mayor Richard J. Daley was gliding toward easy re-election and was also benefiting from generous TV time.

From The Wall Street Journal

Contrast this to Mr. Daines’s surprise announcement Wednesday that he’s not running for re-election.

From The Wall Street Journal

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