1. present participle of preelect: to elect or choose in advance
Usage: rare; technical

Examples

• The committee is preelecting candidates for next year’s board positions.
• By preelecting delegates, the party hoped to streamline the convention process.
• The organization began preelecting officers before the annual meeting.
• They are preelecting representatives to avoid delays during the conference.
• The process of preelecting nominees requires careful consideration of qualifications.