elect
verb (used with object)
to choose or select by vote, as for an office.
reelect
-
a word derived from
elect.
Example Sentences
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The Los Angeles Police Protective League, which represents rank-and-file officers, has committed nearly $2.8 million to its effort to reelect Bass — and plans to spend considerably more in the coming weeks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
But that may ultimately help reelect the mayor who he believes burned his house down.
From Slate ● May 9, 2026
Hoover, who is also LA Voice Action’s executive director, said the group’s campaign to reelect him focused on promises that Gascón followed through with while he was in office, including not charging children as adults.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 30, 2024
They also will focus on how to “activate and engage” supporters and what role lawmakers can play in doing that and in other reelect efforts, according to campaign officials.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 8, 2024
A special meeting was called and a motion was made to reelect an executive secretary.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
