elected

Example Sentences

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Although he was elected, he renounced his legislative duties to continue serving as prime minister.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Paz was elected on a promise to end Bolivia's worst economic crisis in decades.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

In South Carolina governance, the clerk of the court job—organizing juries, bailiffs and handling evidence—is an elected position.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Dan Schnur, a USC professor and former advisor to Republican politicians in California, said Feldstein Soto’s biggest obstacle might not be her opponents, but voters themselves fed up with elected officials citywide.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

“Oh, so who elected you the Minister of Fashion?”

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros