Category: World Current Affairs | Last updated: 2026-09-18
In many democratic systems, what is the term for an election held to fill a political office that has become vacant between general elections due to death, resignation, or other reasons?
A) Primary election
B) Referendum
C) By-election (or Special election)
D) Midterm election
Explanation
A by-election (often called a special election in the U.S.) is held to fill a vacancy that arises unexpectedly, outside of the regular schedule of general elections.