reelect
verb
re·elect
ˌrē-ə-ˈlekt 
reelected; reelecting; reelects
: to elect for another term in office
Examples of reelect in a Sentence
He was reelected to the school committee.
Recent Examples on the Web
Harris-Dawson, reelected to a third council term earlier this year, would become president on Sept. 20, according to the motion.
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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024
Wilson Center distinguished fellow Robin Wright, who has interviewed the last six presidents of Iran, said Raisi was expected to be reelected to a second term as president and oversee the transition process of a new supreme leader — if not assume the role himself.
—James Hider, NPR, 20 May 2024
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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024
Wilson Center distinguished fellow Robin Wright, who has interviewed the last six presidents of Iran, said Raisi was expected to be reelected to a second term as president and oversee the transition process of a new supreme leader — if not assume the role himself.
—James Hider, NPR, 20 May 2024
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“Reelect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reelect. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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