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  • past tense form of elect.
  • past participle of elect.
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elected

[ih-lek-tid] / ɪˈlɛk tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
chosen
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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Hilton has never held elected office before, but has said that if he wins, he will not mirror other California politicians.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Sanders and some other elected officials said they continue to support Platner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

He could make history as the state’s first elected Latino governor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"When platforms stop enforcing their own rules against threats, hate, and harassment, they become complicit in normalizing intimidation and harassment of elected officials," said Imran Ahmed, chief executive of CCDH.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

I was elected president, Abie Gonzales, vice president, Charlotte Woodward, secretary, and Marjorie Ito, coordinator of social events.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez




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