Is congressman gender-neutral? See -man.
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Sanchez, a 57-year-old congressman draws on the rural background of his mentor, former president Pedro Castillo, a schoolteacher jailed after a failed attempt to dissolve Congress in 2022.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
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
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
Despite his many contributions as a congressman, Garfield never accomplished his goals for the nation or himself.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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