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Dan Schnur, a USC professor and former advisor to Republican politicians in California, said Feldstein Soto’s biggest obstacle might not be her opponents, but voters themselves fed up with elected officials citywide.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Gov. Bill Clements, the first Republican elected to statewide office in Texas since Reconstruction, appointed him to the Trinity River Authority, according to his obituary.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

He was elected to France's lower house of parliament in 2017 and later served as government spokesperson and budget minister.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

In 1789 Washington became the first president of the United States and the only one ever elected unanimously.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Frederick’s successor, his son Christian, was only 11 when the King died, and the Danish nobles elected four of their number to serve as Protectors until he reached the age of 20.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin