What does the cryptic crossword clue "Slow jerks are elected (10)" mean?

The definition is "Slow". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of AREELECTED ("are elected") [anagram: "jerks"] = DECELERATE; definition: "Slow" The answer is DECELERATE.

Slow jerks are elected (10)

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