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But Iran's newly elected reformist president, Hassan Rouhani, convinced him that their dire economic straits gave them no other choice but to do everything they could to lift crippling international sanctions.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Perez-Oliva was also elected to the National Assembly -- a prerequisite to becoming president.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Mayor Karen Bass has had a lengthy political career, spending six years in the state Legislature, 12 years in Congress and the last three in the top elected office at Los Angeles City Hall.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The country’s first, Thomas Jefferson, used the office as a launchpad to get elected vice president and then president.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Besides, he agreed with Walt Rostow’s assessment: “The materials are so explosive, that they could gravely damage the country, whether Mr. Nixon is elected or not.”

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin