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Becerra could make history by becoming the first Latino to be elected governor — and the first to lead the state in more than 150 years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

South Norfolk Labour MP Ben Goldsborough highlighted other comments made by Karl Catchpole, who was elected to Norfolk County Council last month.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The last elected president, Pedro Castillo, was ousted in December 2022, about a year-and-a-half into a five-year term.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The town’s elected board of commissioners suspended Boaz and later fired him, prompting him to sue the town.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The first black alderman had been elected in 1915, and he was later elected to Congress.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield