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Jamestown Analytics, a data firm, helped Hearts discover players like Claudio Braga, who was elected Scotland’s Player of the Year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

She was Ecuador's ambassador to the UN in New York and then in Geneva, before being elected president of the UN General Assembly -- one of only five women to hold that role.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Sunderland City Council said newly elected councillors were required to formally accept the role which meant they would have to comply with a code of conduct when acting in an official capacity.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Officials were quick to denounce supposed efforts by the People’s Republic of China to influence U.S. policy, noting that Wang’s alleged involvement occurred before she was elected to public office.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Besides, he agreed with Walt Rostow’s assessment: “The materials are so explosive, that they could gravely damage the country, whether Mr. Nixon is elected or not.”

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin