re-election n 1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the election of a person or persons for a further term of office: his re-election as party leader. 2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a. the state of being elected again: not seeking re-election. b. (as modifier): a re-election campaign. Collins English Dictionary ? Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014