die Wiederwahl
reelection
The election of a person again to an office or position that they already hold.
EXAMPLE
Der amtierende Bürgermeister stellt sich im Herbst der Wiederwahl.
The incumbent mayor is standing for reelection in the fall.
die Wiederwahl
reelection
Checking...
Loading your saved state.
Meanings
Usage tips
Word composition
The word is made up of the prefix 'wieder-' (again) and 'Wahl' (election). So it literally describes an 'erneute Wahl' (election again).
EXAMPLE
Die Partei bereitet sich auf die Wiederwahl ihrer Vorsitzenden vor.
The party is preparing for the reelection of its chairwoman.
Fixed expression
A very common fixed phrase is 'sich zur Wiederwahl stellen' (to stand for reelection). It means that a person is running again for the same office.
EXAMPLE
Die Präsidentin hat bestätigt, dass sie sich zur Wiederwahl stellt.
The president has confirmed that she is standing for reelection.
Typical verbs
In a political context, 'Wiederwahl' (reelection) is often combined with verbs such as 'anstreben' (to seek), 'gewinnen' (to win), 'schaffen' (to manage/achieve), or 'verlieren' (to lose).
EXAMPLE
Mit seinen neuen Reformen hofft er, die Wiederwahl zu schaffen.
With his new reforms, he hopes to secure reelection.
Compare with
Wiederwahl vs Neuwahl
new election
A „Neuwahl“ is an early election held before the regular legislative term ends, for example after a coalition breaks apart. „Wiederwahl“, by contrast, refers to the result of the same person being elected again to the office they already hold.
Wiederwahl
Nach einer weiteren Amtszeit bewirbt sich die Präsidentin um ihre Wiederwahl.
After another term in office, the president is running for reelection.
Neuwahl
Nach dem Zerbrechen der Koalition beschließt das Parlament eine vorzeitige Neuwahl.
After the coalition broke apart, parliament decided to hold an early election.
In real life
Loading video examples...