Examples of 'by-elections' in a sentence

Meaning of "by-elections"

By-elections are special elections held to fill political positions that have become vacant between general elections. They are used to ensure the continuity of representation. By-elections are usually limited in scope and attract attention to specific regions or issues
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At by-elections polling percentages may be substantially lower.
Only two of the four by-elections was contested.
By-elections were won by the incumbent party.
There were no by-elections during this time.
By-elections were held to replace disqualified MPs.
There have been no by-elections in this period thusfar.
By-elections went on very perfectly here as you were here.
Only one woman was elected in these by-elections.
Subsequent by-elections were also held in three constituencies.
He has stood in several subsequent by-elections as a crossbencher.
Lists of by-elections and special elections by jurisdiction.
Another dramatic day in the staines by-elections.
No by-elections have been held to fill these vacancies.
Formed youngest political party to contest in by-elections.
By-elections in case of resignation of a TIRExB member.

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They could resign and trigger by-elections.
When by-elections are going against the government.
There were four council by-elections yesterday.
These by-elections were almost always uncontested.
Duties of co s in respect of these by-elections are as follows.
Successive by-elections and general elections are proof of this.
Vacant seats are filled by means of by-elections.
There were two by-elections in this period.
By-elections have been called in the electoral districts below.
Not to mention three marginal by-elections.
The by-elections were successfully conducted as scheduled.
Three vacant seats were filled through by-elections.
We know that by-elections often favour opposition parties.
Conservatives nominate four candidates for upcoming by-elections.
Cancelled by-elections hurt local democracy.
Total aided awareness higher than in past by-elections.
Each of the three by-elections was won by a different political party.
Last day to file nomination papers for by-elections.
There are three by-elections hanging on it.
In case that they might call for by-elections.
Forthcoming by-elections in vacant constituencies.
Force entitled to vote in the electoral districts where by-elections are.
By-elections are held for seats that become vacant.
These were elected through by-elections in the same year.
By-elections are irregular and infrequent.
Voter turnout tends to be lower in by-elections than in general elections.
The election basket fund was used to support the by-elections.
Undoubtedly the by-elections were a severe shock to the government.
It was not unusual for such ministerial by-elections to be uncontested.
Following federal by-elections which are not covered by any currently.
It is a known fact that in the happening by-elections in kurnool district.
By-elections occur when seats become vacant between council elections.
The vacant seats were won by independents in the subsequent by-elections.
As vacancies arise between elections, by-elections are held to elect a replacement councillor.
Political pundits say this will lead to early by-elections.

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