The process through which individuals are chosen for positions of authority or representation, often involving voting by eligible participants to select candidates for public office or organizational roles.
An organized activity that allows members of a group or society to express their preferences for leadership or policy decisions, typically through the submission of votes.
A formal mechanism that enables citizens to participate in the democratic process by selecting their representatives or deciding on specific issues, reflecting the collective will of the electorate.
A structured event wherein eligible voters engage in a decision-making procedure to determine who will hold particular roles or responsibilities within governmental or organizational frameworks.
Example:
その県知事は７月の選挙で勝利をおさめました。
An election conducted again due to the invalidation of the previous election, or when there is a lack of elected officials.
A process whereby voters are given a second opportunity to cast their votes, often prompted by irregularities or insufficient candidates from the original election.
An electoral event that occurs following legal challenges or disputes that necessitate revisiting the voting process to ensure proper representation.
The legal entitlement for citizens to participate in elections by casting their votes for candidates or policies, typically determined by age and residency requirements.
A fundamental democratic right that allows individuals to influence governmental decisions by choosing representatives through a voting process.
Example:
アメリカの女性には選挙権がなかった。
A series of activities and strategies undertaken by candidates or political parties to secure votes from the public in the lead-up to an election.
The organized effort to promote a candidate’s policies and persuade voters, often involving debates, rallies, and advertisements.
The competitive environment in which multiple candidates aim to gain public support and win a position through various forms of outreach and communication.
A strategic period where political messages and positions are actively communicated to influence voter opinion and turnout prior to an election.
Example:
選挙戦はとうとう泥試合になってしまった。
A nationwide election held to select all members of the House of Representatives, triggered by the expiration of their terms or the dissolution of the chamber.
An electoral event in which voters choose representatives for the entire lower house of the National Diet in Japan, occurring when current members' terms come to an end or when the house is disbanded.
A democratic process that involves the election of all representatives in the House of Representatives, specifically taking place under circumstances such as the completion of their terms or a political decision to dissolve the assembly.
Example:
総選挙がありそうだと言う噂が流れていた。