[call] an election

to announce and schedule a formal vote to choose political representatives or make decisions on specific issues

The President called a general election to determine the country's next leader.
The city council called a special election to fill a vacant seat.
The prime minister decided to call an early election to seek a fresh mandate from the voters.
The school board called an election to decide on a new curriculum.
The board of directors will call an election to choose a new chairman.