noun
Refers to an election for the position of city mayor. Often used in news contexts.
来月、市長選が行われる。
The mayoral election will be held next month.
市長選の結果が発表された。
The results of the mayoral election were announced.
General term for 'election'. 市長選 is a specific type of election.
Compound of 市長 (mayor) and 選, an abbreviation of 選挙 (election).