which is the correct preposition?

The first two are alright, the third isn't. You stand for office, you get elected into (to) office.

Izzy is right of course Peren but then there's context......

So, elected to presidency is correct over elected for presidency?

And thanks.

Does it matter? I'm referring to a specific idea, which as izzy has shown has a correct preposition. If elected for office could be correct then the meaning of the idea would change.

Yes. You run or campaign for office or for President. If you win the campaign then you have been elected [as president/to the office of president].


There a period time before the election is held, and then there's the time when the election is over and the votes are in. You may have been confusing thing you've heard said about elections but which relate to different time frames.

Yes, but I'd say elected to the presidency.

Of course you're right Nial. I had hoped it'd come out as a li'l joke but not always successful