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Feinstein, the state’s senior U.S. senator, had nearly been elected governor in 1990 and her lengthy deliberations froze out other potentially strong contenders.

From Los Angeles Times

The newly elected board will then vote to appoint the next CEO.

From The Wall Street Journal

Unlike House members who are elected by district and who depend on the president's office for funding, the country's 24 senators are elected on a national level.

From BBC

The other 56 MSPs are elected to represent one of eight regions.

From BBC

Currently, annual raises for elected officials are determined by a citizen commission that was added to the California Constitution in 1990.

From Los Angeles Times