elected

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The civil rights revolution in which Jackson had figured so prominently had allowed a new and more diverse generation of Black elected officials, corporate executives and public figures to flourish.

From Los Angeles Times

In high school, Jackson did well - being elected as class president and excelling in nearly every kind of team sport.

From BBC

But first a new parliamentary president would have to be elected, as the incumbent is acting in an interim capacity.

From Barron's

Only seven women were directly elected, although a further 50 seats reserved for women will be allocated to parties according to their share of the vote.

From Barron's

The allegation came in a statement released in Geneva on Monday, the same day that Porras, whose term as attorney general ends in May, failed in her bid to be elected to Guatemala's Constitutional Court.

From Barron's