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representatives

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  1. Popularly elected officials who serve in state legislatures and in the House of Representatives in Congress. Representing the local districts from which they are elected, representatives support the interests of their constituents by proposing bills and programs. Elected for two-year terms, representatives in Congress must be sensitive to their constituents' concerns in order to be reelected.

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In a post on Truth Social, President Trump said, “Great Progress has been made toward a Complete and Final Agreement with Representatives of Iran.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Phillips, for her part, is on the ballot herself: She is one of the candidates running for a seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Representatives from six political parties were debating education on the BBC's Sunday Show.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

"I am fully aware that my Representatives are having very positive discussions with the Country of Iran, and that these discussions could lead to something very positive for all," Trump said.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

Fiery Samuel Adams, backed by the Massachusetts House of Representatives, called on all the Colonies to disobey British tax laws.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen

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