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The seat, which Min has held since last year, was for decades in a Republican stronghold that in recent years became a swing district in coastal Orange County.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Rubio is to meet the new Colombian president in his stronghold of Barranquilla, a Caribbean port city more famous for being pop star Shakira's hometown than diplomacy.

From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026

His rally appearance, along with the endorsement of local Rep. Russell Fry, who was the third-place finisher in the first round of voting two weeks ago, transformed that region into a stronghold for Graham.

From Slate ● Aug. 26, 2026

Places like Wigan - in Greater Manchester, Burnham's stronghold - often languish next to the bigger cities in whose shadow they sit.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

As soon as he was out of sight of Cluny’s stronghold, Chickenhound slowed to a leisurely walk.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

Nigeria has been fighting a jihadist conflict that over the years has seen armed Islamist groups spread and fracture outside their strongholds in the northeast.

From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026

According to the indictment, the Hoovers had strongholds over specific hotels and motels in their territory, including the Stadium Inn & Spas.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

How far does Zohran Mamdani’s political approach and appeal carry beyond liberal strongholds in city centers?

From Slate ● Jun. 29, 2026

Nor has the action been solely in traditional labor strongholds, such as the Northeast and California.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026

William was in Europe, part of a high-level Allied mission to scour Nazi strongholds for intelligence secrets.

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