officeholder
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The 73-year-old Ohioan and veteran officeholder is staring down all of Democrats’ problems in his bid to return to the Senate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
The officeholder instead manages the California Department of Education.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
Only about two weeks ago, DeWine told reporters he didn’t plan any endorsement in the GOP primary, which also features Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, his fellow state officeholder.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 11, 2024
Chief Justice Debra Todd, the highest paid judicial officeholder, will see her salary rise to $260,733, while salaries for other high court justices will rise to $253,360.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 22, 2023
Such an officeholder as this man the world probably never saw.
From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 22, January, 1873 by Various
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