by-election
noun
by-elec·tion
ˈbī-ə-ˌlek-shən 
variants
or less commonly bye-election
: a special election held between regular elections in order to fill a vacancy
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Recent public surveys show that governing and opposition party candidates are running neck-and-neck in a possible presidential by-election race.
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Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
If Yoon is removed from office, a presidential by-election must be held within 60 days.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
Sign up March The veteran left-wing agitator George Galloway returns to Westminster for a three-month stint after winning a decisive victory in the Rochdale by-election.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 25 Dec. 2024
If Yoon is removed or resigns, a presidential by-election will be held within 60 days.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
If Yoon is removed from office, a presidential by-election must be held within 60 days.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
Sign up March The veteran left-wing agitator George Galloway returns to Westminster for a three-month stint after winning a decisive victory in the Rochdale by-election.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 25 Dec. 2024
If Yoon is removed or resigns, a presidential by-election will be held within 60 days.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 16 Dec. 2024
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“By-election.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by-election. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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