legislator

Example Sentences

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Raman was labeled a “progressive LA City Councilmember focused on housing affordability, homelessness and systemic reform,” while Bass was “incumbent mayor of Los Angeles, veteran legislator, focused on homelessness.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

During his time as a Rio legislator he was accused of involvement in a kickback scheme in which he took a portion of his aides' salaries, but the case was dismissed.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Any legislator with a shred of dignity would have at least requested a full accounting of the reasons for going to war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

"He is a good administrator. Whether as a legislator or a state minister, he has been transparent about his functioning."

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

She gave copies to every New York legislator and sold the others to cover the printing expenses.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling