Election
noun, verbal noun, の adjective
You have to choose someone and raise them up to office. This is an election.
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.
選挙の話と関係のないことを持ち出して、頭を混乱させるのは止めてくれ。
Don't try to confuse me by bringing up things that don't have to do with the election.
今回の選挙結果には多くの人が批判的で、もう一度選挙し直すべきだと言っています。
Many people have been critical of the results of this election, and they say the whole thing should be redone.
コウイチは、選挙演説中にブルースを歌って声がつぶれた。
Koichi lost his voice from singing the blues during his election speech.