delegates

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Thirteen of the 39 signers of the Constitution were from the South, and it’s estimated that 25 delegates to the Constitutional Convention owned slaves.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

The summit has seen delegates travel to various sites in Nairobi for speeches and events.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

When Mexican delegates proposed an amendment to guarantee access to the “entire fuel cycle,” the convention rejected it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Bianco won 49% while Hilton had 44%; 7% of delegates voted not to endorse in the race.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

There would be eight delegates from Cambridge alone, including Rutherford, Chadwick, and Cockcroft.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik