electing

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All of the candidates are Latino, as the district now largely is too, meaning it will have new representation after decades of electing Black council members since 1963.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

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

About twenty women met and formed the Mothers’ Club, electing a young mother named Joyce Thorpe president of the group.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson