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be up for reelection

To have one's position in public office become contestable again in a public election. You can tell the mayor is up for reelection this year, because he's started pandering to all the most influential demographics. Knowing that her seat would not be up for reelection, the senator began pushing policies that were pretty far out of alignment with her constituency. I know you're up for reelection this year—who will be managing your campaign?
See also: for, reelection, up

up for reelection

Having one's position in public office become contestable again in a public election. You can tell the mayor is up for reelection this year, because he's started pandering to all the most influential demographics. Knowing that she would not be up for reelection, the senator began pushing policies that were pretty far out of alignment with her constituency.
See also: for, reelection, up
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*up for reelection

Fig. to be running for reelection to an office or position. (*Typically: be ~; come ~.) The governor is up for reelection in the fall. Lily is up for reelection this fall.
See also: for, reelection, up
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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