A special election held to fill a political office that has become vacant between general elections.

plural of by-election

A process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors, or other representatives by popular vote. / The choice of a leader or representative by popular vote. / An option that is selected.

Of, or pertaining to voting or elections; involving a choice between options. / Open to choice; freely chosen.

Something that is an option or may be freely chosen, especially a course of study.

One chosen or set apart. / (theology) In Calvinist theology, one foreordained to Heaven. In other Christian theologies, someone chosen by God for salvation.

(transitive) To choose or make a decision (to do something) / (transitive) To choose (a candidate) in an election

(postpositive) Who has been elected in a specified post, but has not yet entered office. / Chosen; taken by preference from among two or more.

simple past tense and past participle of elect

One who is elected.