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by-election
[ bahy-i-lek-shuhn ]
noun
- a special election, not held at the time of a general election, to fill a vacancy in Parliament.
by-election
noun
- (in the United Kingdom and other countries of the Commonwealth) an election held during the life of a parliament to fill a vacant seat in the lower chamber
- (in the US) a special election to fill a vacant elective position with an unexpired term
Word History and Origins
Origin of by-election1
Example Sentences
"I think what the by-election is really doing is shining a spotlight and causing a debate."
John Swinney, who campaigning for the Hamilton by-election, told BBC Scotland News his government would "accept and adjust to the circumstances".
The former school teacher was beaten by Labour's Michael Shanks in the Westminster by-election for Rutherglen and Hamilton West in 2023.
The by-election is the first since Labour won the general election last summer and it will take place on 1 May.
The by-election has been triggered by the resignation of Mike Amesbury, following him receiving a suspended prison sentence for assault.
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