elected

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Senegal's National Assembly elected ousted prime minister Ousmane Sonko as its speaker Tuesday in a vote boycotted by the opposition, following months of tension that culminated in the firebrand's sacking.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Perhaps the two major parties can allow their members to deviate from business casual, since they control the overwhelming majority of elected offices.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Two years later, the tribunal dissolved the club's elected governing committee and allowed the government to appoint administrators in its place - a move that drew criticism from some members.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Although he was elected IndyCar’s Rookie of the Year in 2019, his progress in the sport had been slow.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Mexican War hero Zachary Taylor is elected president.

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