Which term describes the process of competing against other political candidates to secure the votes of the people in a certain region?

Election

Explanation:

Election is the process in almost all the countries where different candidates from different political parties or independent individuals can file candidature to contest in election process from a certain region where people will vote the favorite candidate as their representative. It is a fair process and transparent process where people cast their votes and elect their representatives.

Thus the answer is Election.

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