elected

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That did not prevent the political novice from being elected on the Edinburgh and Lothians East regional list.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Officials were quick to denounce supposed efforts by the People’s Republic of China to influence U.S. policy, noting that Wang’s alleged involvement occurred before she was elected to public office.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

He further honed his campaigning skills in various charity sector jobs and in 2010 was elected as a Labour councillor in Conservative-run Redbridge council.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Arcadia Deputy City Manager Justine Bruno emphasized in an interview with The Times that all of Wang’s alleged misconduct occurred before she was elected to the City Council in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

In December, James Madison, another slaveholder from Virginia, is elected the fourth president.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis