公こう選せん

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb

public election; popular election

Refers to an election where the general public votes, as opposed to appointment or selection by a limited group. Often used in political and administrative contexts.

• 市し長ちょうは公こう選せんで選えらばれる。

  The mayor is chosen by public election.

• その役やく職しょくは公こう選せんによって決きまる。

  That position is decided by popular vote.