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“new election” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnɔɪ̯vaːl/

Example

Nach der Annullierung fand eine Neuwahl statt.

After the annulment, a new election was held.

Illustration for Neuwahl (new election)

How to say “new election” in German

“New election” in German is Neuwahl.

The same electoral decision is put before voters again when the first result cannot stand.

Full entry for Neuwahl: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Neuwahl

Oppositionsparteien forderten eine Neuwahl.

Opposition parties called for a new election.

Tips for using Neuwahl

  • Neuwahl means a repeated election after an invalidated result, whereas Wiederwahl usually means re-election of a person to office.

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