Meaning & use
Reelection
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The act or process of electing someone again to the political office they currently hold.
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The senator announced her campaign for reelection six months before the primary.
Polls showed the mayor was likely to win reelection by a comfortable margin.
A note on using this word
In the United States, incumbents running for reelection often enjoy a measurable advantage in fundraising and name recognition over challengers.
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reappointment
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