Definition of re-election in English:
 re-election
noun ˌriːɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)nˌriəˈlɛkʃ(ə)n
mass nounThe election of someone to a further term of office.
 he announced that he would seek re-election for mayor
as modifier the President's re-election campaign
 Example sentencesExamples
-  The decision not to stand for re-election revealed increased sensitivity to public opinion.
 -  The 1998 election consisted primarily of incumbents running for re-election.
 -  A sitting president in the midst of a war should normally win reelection by a comfortable margin.
 -  He could possibly replace the Republican incumbent, who is not seeking reelection.
 -  In early 1864, Lincoln thought he would be defeated for re-election.
 -  He is now mayor, and facing a tough reelection.
 -  What happened in Newcastle upon Tyne, where all the seats were up for re-election, is particularly worth attention.
 -  She is facing some criticism about going to Hollywood to raise money for her reelection campaign.
 -  Overall, the administration's handling of trade is a modest net negative for the president's reelection prospects.
 -  He is now in the reelection fight of his life.
 
  Definition of re-election in US English:
 re-election
nounˌriəˈlɛkʃ(ə)nˌrēəˈlekSH(ə)n
The election of someone to a further term of office.
 he announced that he would seek re-election for mayor
as modifier the President's re-election campaign
 Example sentencesExamples
-  The 1998 election consisted primarily of incumbents running for re-election.
 -  What happened in Newcastle upon Tyne, where all the seats were up for re-election, is particularly worth attention.
 -  He could possibly replace the Republican incumbent, who is not seeking reelection.
 -  In early 1864, Lincoln thought he would be defeated for re-election.
 -  The decision not to stand for re-election revealed increased sensitivity to public opinion.
 -  He is now mayor, and facing a tough reelection.
 -  She is facing some criticism about going to Hollywood to raise money for her reelection campaign.
 -  Overall, the administration's handling of trade is a modest net negative for the president's reelection prospects.
 -  A sitting president in the midst of a war should normally win reelection by a comfortable margin.
 -  He is now in the reelection fight of his life.