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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Ohio congressman Jim Jordan was on television just days ago, calling Miller “a good man” whom he’s helping to reelect.
From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2026
The Central City Assn., relying heavily on funding from Airbnb, spent about $1.6 million on efforts to reelect Bass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026
But without an outright majority, the ANC would likely have to strike agreements or coalitions with others to remain in government and reelect President Cyril Ramaphosa.
From Seattle Times ● May 26, 2024
CalPERS also withheld votes to reelect the three directors on Berkshire's audit committee for allowing inadequate disclosures of environmental risks.
From Reuters ● May 6, 2023
A special meeting was called and a motion was made to reelect an executive secretary.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
