by-election

See also: byelection

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Etymology

From by- (“side, secondary, ancillary”) +‎ election.

Noun

by-election (plural by-elections)

  1. An election held to fill a political office that has become vacant between general elections.
    Synonyms: (India) bypoll, (Philippines, US) special election
    Coordinate term: general election
    • 2020 June 17, Jim McMahon tells Richard Clinnick, “Stepping out of the shadows”, in Rail, page 39:
      In 2015, he was selected as candidate for that year's by-election for the Oldham West and Royton seat. He won with 62% of the vote.

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