elected

Example Sentences

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Although he was elected, he renounced his legislative duties to continue serving as prime minister.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

In South Carolina governance, the clerk of the court job—organizing juries, bailiffs and handling evidence—is an elected position.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Details of the conviction were not aired during the campaign, which saw Beck elected to represent the Thatto Heath ward on St Helens Council.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

I reminded her that as much as people would like for the city’s top elected official to immediately clear the streets, a mayor is limited by shared power with the City Council.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

During the American Revolution, the author of the Declaration of Independence was elected governor of Virginia.

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