electing

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However, with no presidential or legislative elections since 2006, electing local councils has become one of the last remaining democratic mechanisms under the Palestinian Authority.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

The five-time champion from Norway had dominated the classical game for nearly a decade, before electing not to defend his title.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Zambians will be electing a president, MPs, councillors and council chairs.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

“A lot of operators are just electing to skip over downtown,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

“I can not shoulder the responsibility of electing officers who publicly repudiate the principles of the society,” Foster said.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling