In order to be elected, a candidate needs only a plurality of the votes cast.

候选人只需要得票最多就能当选。

She became the first black woman to be elected to the Senate.

她成为第一个被选进参议院的黑人妇女。

There was no danger that any of these groups would be elected to power.

丝毫不存在这些团体胜选掌权的危险。

It was proposed that the president be elected for a period of two years.

有人提议选出的主席任期为两年。

Can only a writer be elected French President?

区区一个作家，能当选法国总统吗？