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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Months later, he was helping her out in a different way: running Unidos Con Karen Bass, an outside campaign committee supporting her reelection.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
Graham was up for reelection against a well-funded challenger, Jaime Harrison, and had a crowded fundraising schedule, said Tongour, but they eventually found a time.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
Earlier this month, when asked whether he supported Netanyahu’s reelection, Trump told Time magazine, “I’m not involved in politics anymore.”
From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2026
Asked whether he would commit to serving his full six-year term should he win reelection, he responded: “Yes, I will. I have zero interest in running for president. I’m not running for president.”
From Slate ● Oct. 17, 2026
It was impossible not to worry about reelection.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
