elected official

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Nithya Raman, 44, made L.A. history in 2020, becoming the first elected official in the city to win with support from the Democratic Socialists of America.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

"Public media exists to serve the public interest -- that of Americans -- not that of any political agenda or elected official," it said in a statement.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

In recent days, local leaders hired an outside team of former federal prosecutors to investigate whether any town elected official or employee committed wrongdoing in connection with the ordeal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

“Regardless of how vehemently I disagree with her rhetoric — and I do — no elected official should face physical attacks,” Mace said on X. “This is not who we are.”

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2026

I didn’t think the taxpayers would be too keen on hearing that their elected official traveled in unrivaled luxury while they were forced to ride in barrels pushed along by clanking old engines.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland