Is congressman gender-neutral? See -man.
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The three-term Iowa congressman, who was running for his party's nomination for November's governor contest, had also been a reliable Trump supporter.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
DOJ is investigating former congressman George Santos for insider trading on Kalshi.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Unlike Cepeda, a longtime congressman and then senator, de la Espriella uses his lack of political experience as an asset.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Alf LaMont worked for Swalwell’s team as a digital communications expert until his firm quit on April 10 following news reports about the allegations against the East Bay Democratic congressman.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Impressed, one representative said Woodhull presented her case “in as good style as any congressman could have done.”
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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