die Ersatzwahl
Translation
by-election, special election
Examples
Eine Ersatzwahl wurde für den freien Sitz angesetzt.
A by-election was scheduled for the vacant seat.
Grammar Patterns
to hold/schedule ((a by-election)) They will hold a by-election.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Nachwahl (re-election), Stichwahl (run-off election)
Etymology
Composed of 'Ersatz' (replacement, substitute) and 'Wahl' (election). Literally a 'replacement election'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as an 'ersatz' (substitute) election to fill a vacancy, like a by-election.