1. chosen or appointed to an office or position by voting

1. past tense and past participle of elect; to choose someone for an office or position by voting

Examples

• She was elected president of the student council.
• The elected officials met to discuss the new budget.
• Voters elected him to the Senate last November.
• The elected representatives promised to improve schools.
• They elected a new board of directors at the annual meeting.
• He was elected mayor by a large majority.
• The elected committee will review all applications.