What is meant by a by-election?
An election is a process through which the people choose and vote for the candidates they find capable to run the government. But sometimes, an elected candidate resigns or dies, thus, a seat/position is left vacant to fill the vacancy, re-election is held for the left term. This type of election is also known as a by-election. Final answer When a person elected either resigns from his position or dies, the seat is left vacant. To fill the vacancy again, re-election is held and a new representative is elected for the term left.
