constituents

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Ironically, Brooks was sometimes mocked as too moderate by his more bloodthirsty constituents because he opposed premature secession, although he foresaw and supported the eventual breakup of the Union.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

The measures, the group argued, would make Dallas safer and ensure local officials were more accountable to their constituents.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

Now, Soto-Martínez is running for reelection in Council District 13 against three challengers who say he failed his constituents as the city struggled with reduced services and a housing affordability crisis.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Robbie Moore told MPs the mother of one of his constituents had lost her job as a teacher because of a false allegation of domestic abuse made against her.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

She was a committed pacifist, but she was receiving pressure from constituents who wanted her to support the president’s call to arms.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling