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“I’m extremely disappointed, and I’m concerned about the cuts that will happen because there’s no secret pot of money,” said Andrea Miles, 42, an override supporter and departing member of the town’s elected selectboard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

And he’s not an anonymous creep on the internet; he’s a 45-year-old elected member of Congress running for governor of California.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

In fact, not one has ever been elected governor.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

On the diplomatic front, the new president -- who is elected for seven years, renewable once -- is also expected to maintain a policy of continuity.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

He had been elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences!

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham