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mayor

[mey-er, mair] / ˈmeɪ ər, mɛər /




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Mamdani, a little known assemblyman from Queens, shot to national prominence in his run for mayor by focusing on making New York City more affordable.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Is reality TV personality Spencer Pratt’s long-shot campaign for Los Angeles mayor catching fire?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

I’d advise you to study the primer by my colleagues Doug Smith and Andrew Khouri on what you can and can’t do about homelessness as a mayor in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Istanbul's jailed and suspended mayor, Ekrem Imamoğlu, posted a message on social media calling on Turks to "stand together for their country".

From BBC • May 22, 2026

“I told you, young man. Old Emma gave it to me and it changed my life,” said the mayor.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney




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