election
noun
the selection of a person or persons for office by vote.
reelection
-
a word derived from
election.
Example Sentences
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Rep. Gabe Evans, who is running for reelection in Colorado, described the distinction as “gangbangers, not grandmas.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
Abbott is the finance director for her 2026 reelection effort, and Reed again chairs the main Collins super PAC.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
“This is perfect,” Amy Abbott, the reelection campaign finance director, emailed Kao after discussing his father’s contribution.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
But pressed by reporters on whether he would endorse Bass for reelection, Caruso demurred, calling both Bass and Councilmember Raman “tough choices.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
But then she moved to the northeast part of town and had to run for reelection at-large.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
