electing

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But voters will also be electing a slew of statewide officeholders as well who will serve in Sacramento alongside the new governor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 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

In addition to elections in around 5,000 seats across 136 local councils in England, voters in Scotland and Wales are electing representatives to their national parliaments.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The party rallied around his bold vision at the January congress, electing several of Lam's allies to its highest decision-making body.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 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