Being elected — to receive enough votes in an election and be chosen for office.
彼は市議会議員に当選した。
He was elected to the city council.
当選が確実視されている候補者は、先に祝福の挨拶をした。
The candidate expected to win gave a congratulatory speech first.
当選者のコメントをテレビで見た。
I saw the winner's comments on TV.
Winning a prize (in a lottery, raffle, etc.) — being selected as a winner or prize recipient.
宝くじで当選して、車を手に入れた。
I won the lottery and got a car.
抽選に当選して、ライブのチケットが取れた。
I won the lottery and was able to get tickets to the concert.
入選や当選の発表は来週行われる予定だ。
The announcement of selected entries and winners is scheduled for next week.