elected official

• Pessoa que ocupa um cargo público em virtude de ter sido escolhida por votação, como senador, prefeito, vereador ou presidente.

A person who has been chosen by a vote to hold a position in government or public office, such as a senator, mayor, or president.

1. Government positionB2formal

   A person chosen by voters to hold a public office or position in a government.

   Cargo eletivo

   • The mayor is an elected official responsible for the city's administration.
   • Senators are elected officials who represent their state in the legislature.
   • The governor, as an elected official, must answer to the public.