elected

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After constitutional amendments removed the requirement that the supreme leader be a "marja", or senior religious authority, the assembly formally elected him as the Islamic republic's second supreme leader in August that year.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

It will include 12 senior partners elected by their peers, plus Sternfels—down from 30 people previously.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

The critics noted that voters have defeated every attempt to eliminate the elected state superintendent.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

The former mayor of Greater Manchester announced his intention to stand to replace Sir Keir last Monday, shortly after being elected as the MP for Makerfield.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

C. C. Spaulding, head of the Mutual, was elected the DCNA’s first president.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson