The phrase "are facing election" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing individuals or groups that are participating in an election process, typically in a political context.
Example: "The candidates who are facing election this year have diverse backgrounds and experiences."
Alternatives: "are running for election" or "are contesting the election".
Both leaders are facing elections, and the fighting is being used by opposition candidates to criticize government efforts.
"We have a lot of European countries that are in economic crisis, that are facing elections and whose citizens are fatigued with the war after 11 years.
In the last two days he has been bitterly criticized by party leaders in two states -- Schleswig-Holstein and North Rhine-Westphalia -- that are facing elections in the next three months.
The initiative is old and irrelevant, and its publication now stems from political needs," apparently a reference to the fact that both Mr. Obama and Mr. Netanyahu are facing elections in the coming weeks and months.
According to a transcript, the two men discussed the central bank helping the government with the economy if it is facing election defeat, and ways of applying pressure on a businessman.
Ms Pelosi may struggle to maintain discipline among this crowd, particularly since all of them will be facing election in two years and a House member's first re-election campaign is widely recognised to be his most vulnerable political moment.
Republican Arizona Sen. Martha McSally, who holds John McCain's former Senate seat, is facing election in 2020 to maintain control of her seat.
Before his election he claimed to be undaunted by the prospect of living hundreds of miles away from Thorning-Schmidt, who is facing elections in Denmark later this year.
Mr. Maliki, who is facing elections in March, is under enormous political pressure from rivals who accuse him of security failures in the wake of the bombings.
