elected

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That may not save Perry and his colleagues, said Curtis, who predicted that “they probably won’t run again—I think people fully expect those county commissioners will never be elected again.”

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

Cepeda has pledged economic reforms if elected, including expanding welfare benefits and handing land to victims of internal conflict.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Labour heavily subsidises energy bills and the Nationalist Party said it would do so too if elected.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

This week, scores of protestors assembled outside Delaney Hall and witnessed visits from elected officials like New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, who was turned away.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Trying to cheer him up, I added, “I got good news, Papá. I was elected student body president and my friend was elected treasurer.”

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez