Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
re-election campaign
noun
/ˌriːɪˈlɛkʃən kæmˈpeɪn/
Definition
A re-election campaign is an organized effort by a politician or political party to secure a new term in office after having already been elected once.
Examples
- After a successful first term, the mayor launched a re-election campaign.
- His re-election campaign focused on improving public infrastructure.
- The re-election campaign included several town hall meetings to engage with voters.
Meaning
The process by which an incumbent seeks to be voted back into their position of power in an election after their previous term has ended.
Synonyms
- incumbent campaign
- second-term campaign
- re-election bid
