re-election

The mayor is campaigning for re-election.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of being elected again: "re-election" refers to the process or instance of an individual being chosen for a position or office for a subsequent term through a formal voting procedure. It specifically denotes the result of a successful electoral campaign following a previous term in the same role.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The president announced his intention to seek re-election in the upcoming general election. (He stated his plan to run for the same office again.)
  • Her re-election was celebrated by supporters who believed she had served effectively. (Her successful return to office was met with enthusiasm.)

Advanced Usage

• "to stand for re-election": to officially declare oneself as a candidate for the same position in a new election.

  • The mayor decided not to stand for re-election after two terms. (He chose not to run for the office again.)

• "re-election campaign": the organized effort to win a second or subsequent term.

  • The senator launched a vigorous re-election campaign focused on economic reforms. (She began activities aimed at securing another term.)

Variants and Related Words

• Re-elect (verb): to choose someone again for a position through voting.

  • The committee voted to re-elect the chairperson for another year. (They selected the same person again.)

• Re-electionist (noun, less common): a person who seeks re-election.

  • The re-electionist faced strong opposition from a newcomer. (The candidate aiming for another term encountered a challenge.)

Synonyms

• Reappointment: the act of being appointed again to a position (often used for non-elective offices).
• Renomination: the act of being nominated again for a position (prior to the election itself).

Related Idioms

• "A second term": a period of office following a first term, often synonymous with re-election.

  • The governor secured a second term after a close race. (He was re-elected for another term.)

• "To return to office": to be elected again and resume a position.

  • The prime minister returned to office after a landslide victory. (She was re-elected and took up the post again.)