Up for reelection Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈəp/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ɹiɪˈɫɛkʃən

UHP fer ree-uh-LEK-shun

UK

ˈʌp/ /fˈɔː/ /ɹiːlˈɛkʃən

UP faw ree-uh-LEK-shun

Definition

Describes someone, usually a politician, who is currently seeking to be elected again to the same position.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used for politicians or officials; appears in news and formal discussions. Common with 'is up for reelection' or 'will be up for reelection next year.' Not used for positions that don't have multiple terms.

• Spanish: en reelección - postularse para la reelección
• Portuguese (BR): em busca de reeleição
• Portuguese (PT): a concorrer à reeleição
• Chinese (Simplified): 寻求连任
• Chinese (Traditional): 尋求連任
• Hindi: पुनः चुनाव के लिए तैयार
• Arabic: مرشح لإعادة الانتخاب
• Bengali: পুনঃনির্বাচনের জন্য প্রস্তুত
• Russian: выдвигается на переизбрание
• Japanese: 再選に立候補している
• Vietnamese: đang tranh cử tái đắc cử
• Korean: 재선에 출마하다
• Turkish: yeniden seçilmek için aday
• Urdu: دوبارہ انتخاب کے لیے امیدوار
• Indonesian: siap untuk dipilih kembali

Example Sentences

The mayor is up for reelection this year.

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She announced she will be up for reelection.

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If a senator is up for reelection, they must campaign again.

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Several city council members are up for reelection next month.

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He won't be up for reelection until 2026.

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Are you really up for reelection already? Time flies!

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