elect

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Karki will step down after the vote for the 275‑seat House of Representatives, the lower chamber of parliament, with 165 members elected directly and 110 through party lists.

From Barron's

They will elect members to the 275-seat House of Representatives, the lower house, with 165 via a direct vote and 110 through proportional representation.

From Barron's

By choosing a career as an elected official despite his mother’s warnings, Newsom ultimately picked his father’s world and accomplished his father’s dream of taking office.

From Los Angeles Times

A bottom-up model that engages both citizens and elected officials forms the foundation of the project.

From Science Daily

The news was met with celebration by local elected officials and community volunteers who tracked the agents’ movements on and off the base since last summer.

From Los Angeles Times