by-election

/'baii,lekʃn/

Thân thiện

A candidate shakes hands with voters at a by-election.

Definition

Noun: A by-election is a special election held to fill a political office that has become vacant between regularly scheduled general elections. This typically occurs when the incumbent dies, resigns, or is otherwise unable to complete their term.

Usage

A by-election is conducted for a single constituency or district, separate from the national or regional general election cycle. It is a process to maintain representation in a legislative body.

Examples

• The Member of Parliament resigned, forcing a by-election in her constituency.
• The upcoming by-election is seen as a test of the government's current popularity.
• Voter turnout is often lower in by-elections than in general elections.

Advanced Usage

• "to hold a by-election": To organize and conduct this special vote.
  • The government must hold a by-election within six months of the seat becoming vacant.
• "to contest a by-election": To be a candidate and compete in this election.
  • Three candidates are contesting the by-election.

Variants and Related Words

• Special election (noun, chiefly US): A synonym for by-election.
• By-poll (noun): A less common, informal term for by-election.

Synonyms

• Special election
• Off-cycle election

Antonyms

• General election

Học thuật

Noun

1. a special election between regular elections

Từ đồng nghĩa

• bye-election