再さい選せん挙きょ

noun

repeat election; recall election

Refers to an election held again, either because the previous result was invalidated or because an official is being recalled. The specific type depends on context.

• 不ふ正せいがあったため、再さい選せん挙きょが行おこなわれた。

  A repeat election was held because of irregularities.

• 市し長ちょうのリコールで再さい選せん挙きょが実じっ施しされる。

  A recall election will be held for the mayor.