An election is a process in which people vote to choose a person or group of people to hold an official position. It is a mechanism by which people can choose their representatives at regular intervals. In a democracy, the right to vote is given to all citizens, and the government is formed through elections. Elections can be held to choose political leaders or representatives in government, or to vote on a political proposition. The process of selecting a person for public office or accepting or rejecting a political proposition by voting is called an election. Elections are important in a democracy because they allow citizens to have a say in who represents them and makes decisions on their behalf.