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There is a possibility California could make history: The state has never has elected a woman as governor, and only once has a person of color held the office.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

He was first elected as an assembly member to Stormont in 2016, having previously been a councillor for the UUP.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

That may not save Perry and his colleagues, said Curtis, who predicted that “they probably won’t run again—I think people fully expect those county commissioners will never be elected again.”

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

Labour heavily subsidises energy bills and the Nationalist Party said it would do so too if elected.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Martin Van Buren of New York is elected the eighth U.S. president.

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