third-term election; election for a third term
Refers to being elected for a third term in office, typically for political positions such as mayor, governor, or party leader.
The mayor won a third term in office.
The mayor ran for a third term.
There is a provision prohibiting a third term.
The governor ran for office aiming for a third term.
The opposition party tried to block the incumbent's third term.
落選 means losing an election, the opposite of achieving 三選 (winning a third term).
Used for occurrences or instances; this expression is naturally counted as an election occurrence rather than with a special noun-specific counter.
Compound of 三 (three) and 選 (election, selection).