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The country’s first, Thomas Jefferson, used the office as a launchpad to get elected vice president and then president.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Two elected South Carolina coroners said in interviews that Spivey’s body appeared to have been illegally handled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The approved bill now stipulates that the vice-president - appointed by the president rather than elected - will become the head of state to serve out the rest of the seven-year term.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Jeff Kent, just elected to the Hall of Fame, did the honors for the San Francisco Giants.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

A staunch Republican, he was also elected to local office.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield