Seeking elective office

[Sophie]

Hi there,
I've run into this phrase in a book, and I find it quite awkward.
Hope that you guy can help me to understand it.
"To seek elective office".
Thank you in advance.
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[Wanderer]

There's nothing awkward here as well as nothing to explain. Just use your dictionary and find out what elective office means.
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[Jamie (K)]

It's not awkward. It means to try to get elected to a government position.