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. Morgan Luttrell also chose not to run for reelection after two terms.
From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2026
Incumbent Controller Malia Cohen won reelection over challenger Herb Morgan, a Republican finance and investment advisor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
Across town at the Loews Hollywood Hotel, Bass projected confidence on Tuesday night that she would triumph in her reelection bid.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
On his first day in office in 2025 after reelection, he pardoned some 1,500 of them.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
After his reelection, he attempted to arrange a peace conference, but the opposing sides could not agree on a basis for discussion, and the conference never took place.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
