re-e ‧ lect /ˌriː ɪˈlekt/ BrE AmE verb [transitive]
[ Word Family: noun : ↑ election , ↑ re-election , ↑ elector , ↑ electorate , ↑ electioneering ; adjective : elected ≠ ↑ unelected , ↑ electoral , ↑ elect ; verb : ↑ elect , ↑ re-elect ; adverb : ↑ electorally ]
to elect someone again:
Morris was re-elected for a third term.
—re-election /-ˈlekʃ ə n/ noun [uncountable and countable] :
Barnes is seeking re-election.