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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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He joins a list of at least 10 other representatives who have become mired in ethics accusations, on top of three members forced to resign this year over financial or sexual scandals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

But representatives for landlords say doing so would leave them with few desirable options for recouping the cost of utilities and would hurt conservation efforts.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

That community leaders and representatives of the business and faith communities will feel included in the decisions.

From Slate ● Aug. 26, 2026

In a legal submission to the court, the brothers' legal representatives said the Tates' business model "depends on online attention".

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

Civil rights advocates pursued their own agendas as unelected representatives of communities defined by race and displayed considerable skill navigating courtrooms and halls of power across America.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

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