reelect

verb

re·​elect ˌrē-ə-ˈlekt 

reelected; reelecting; reelects

transitive verb

: to elect for another term in office

reelection

ˌrē-ə-ˈlek-shən 

noun

Examples of reelect in a Sentence

He was reelected to the school committee.

Recent Examples on the Web

Hakainde Hichilema was reelected as president of copper-rich Zambia, a result that was welcomed by investors despite accusations of a crackdown on political opponents. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Voters chose two new candidates on Tuesday to join the Broward School Board, reelected two sitting members and left the status of one seat unresolved. — Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

Ogwumike was reelected for her fourth term as president in June. — Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Marx was elected in 2022 with 52% of the vote and reelected in 2025 with 55%. — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reelect

• affect
• aspect
• bedecked
• bisect
• collect
• connect
• correct
• deflect
• detect
• direct
• dissect
• effect

Kids Definition

reelect

verb

re·​elect ˌrē-ə-ˈlekt 

: to elect for another term in office

reelection

-ˈlek-shən 

noun