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At 24 Debs was elected Terre Haute city clerk, where the extent of his heterodoxy was waiving criminal fines against prostitutes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
At that point Ceferin, who was initially elected in 2016, was embroiled in a row over Uefa changing its statutes to allow him to serve for a fourth term.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Addressing a Yeni party meeting in parliament on Tuesday, Ozel spoke of the campaign of pressure, threats and blackmail faced by Izmir's elected officials.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
He laid out an affordability plan, which he refers to as “Califordable,” that he would prioritize if elected governor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
“Didn’t you hear the news? I was elected president of the Chumley Prep Philosophy Club. My friends and I started it a few minutes ago.”
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
