re-election

UK: ˌriːɪˈlekʃən | US: ˌriːɪˈlekʃən

Definition
  1. n. the act of being elected again to the same position or office

Structure
re <again>election <choosing by vote>
Etymology

The word "re-election" combines the prefix "re-" (from Latin, meaning "again") with "election" (from Latin electionem, meaning "choice" or "selection"). The prefix "re-" is widely used in English to indicate repetition, while "election" retains its core meaning of selecting someone for a role through voting. The compound logically signifies "choosing again" or "being voted into the same office once more."

Examples
  1. The president is seeking re-election for a second term.

  2. Her re-election campaign focused on economic reforms.

  3. After his re-election, he promised to address healthcare issues.

  4. The senator won re-election by a narrow margin.

  5. Voters often consider an incumbent’s performance during re-election.