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The Los Angeles city attorney is often described as the most powerful elected official almost no one’s ever heard of.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Gov. Bill Clements, the first Republican elected to statewide office in Texas since Reconstruction, appointed him to the Trinity River Authority, according to his obituary.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

Denyer was elected to Bristol Central in the 2024 general election but has worked in politics in various roles for more than 10 years, including as co-leader of the Green Party from 2021 to 2025.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

In 1789 Washington became the first president of the United States and the only one ever elected unanimously.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

After Abraham Lincoln was elected president in November, rumbles of rebellion swept the southern states.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow