elected

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It is his second major foreign visit since being elected to the papacy last year, and reflects the importance of Catholicism in Africa.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

In 2011, at 24, he was elected as an MP, becoming the youngest lawmaker at that time.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Faced with a $3 million deficit, South Hadley’s elected selectboard put two override questions on the ballot—one for $9 million, one for $11 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

If elected, Wadagni is expected to be able to count on the loyalty of the army, which played a decisive role in repelling an attempted coup against Talon in December.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

When elected vice president, he was put in charge of the space program.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson