reelect

verb

re·​elect ˌrē-ə-ˈlekt How to pronounce reelect (audio)
reelected; reelecting; reelects

transitive verb

: to elect for another term in office
reelection noun

Examples of reelect in a Sentence

He was reelected to the school committee.
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He was first elected to the Michigan House in a special election held in April 2024 and was reelected in November 2024. Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 19 July 2025 At last month’s state Republican convention, Katie Frost chaired a nominating committee that recommended delegates reelect state Party Chairman Josh McKoon. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 July 2025 Trump's senior political advisors said a new super PAC will ensure Massie isn't reelected. Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Executive officers reelected include Country Music Hall of Fame member Vince Gill as president; Al Giombetti as executive vice president; David Ross as secretary; and Ernie Williams as treasurer. Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for reelect

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reelect was in 1600

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“Reelect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reelect. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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reelect

verb
re·​elect ˌrē-ə-ˈlekt How to pronounce reelect (audio)
: to elect for another term in office
reelection noun

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