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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At the same time, they keep voting to reelect long-serving lawmakers who are in their 70s and 80s.
From Slate ● Sep. 2, 2026
“I have no idea why I was targeted,” said Taylor, a consultant with the campaign to reelect L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2025
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
Cutting the budget is never easy, but it’s especially difficult in an election year when many legislators must then ask voters in November to reelect them.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 2, 2024
A special meeting was called and a motion was made to reelect an executive secretary.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
