election

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In recent years the leader of the senate was expected to act as president but only until a fresh election was arranged.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Merced saw almost a sevenfold increase in late-arriving mail ballots in the November election compared with the year before.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Should anything now happen to Biya, 93, the vice-president will automatically step in and complete the term before a new election is held.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

In Kern County, for example, 3,303 mail-in ballots — or 1.95% of returned mail-in ballots — were not counted in the 2025 special election because they arrived too late.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Paul and I sat in the car, drinking Coke and talking about the campaign, the assembly, and the election.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez