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the last officeholder was extremely conscientious about not using public funds for his personal gain
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The five incumbent countywide officeholders on the ballot Tuesday in Macomb County are leading in their races for reelection, with nearly 88% of precincts reporting Wednesday morning, according to unofficial results.
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Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
In this publication and others, there have been commonsense and pragmatic cases for filibuster reform and age limits for federal officeholders, designed to make the democratic system more responsive to the will of the people.
—John Hatzis, National Review, 13 Sep. 2024
Twice during her first sit-down interview as the Democratic presidential nominee last week, Kamala Harris used the phrase of someone challenging a sitting officeholder.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2024
Six of the seven officeholders elected statewide are Hispanic, and all are Democrats.
—Russell Contreras, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
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Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
In this publication and others, there have been commonsense and pragmatic cases for filibuster reform and age limits for federal officeholders, designed to make the democratic system more responsive to the will of the people.
—John Hatzis, National Review, 13 Sep. 2024
Twice during her first sit-down interview as the Democratic presidential nominee last week, Kamala Harris used the phrase of someone challenging a sitting officeholder.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2024
Six of the seven officeholders elected statewide are Hispanic, and all are Democrats.
—Russell Contreras, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Officeholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/officeholder. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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officeholder
noun
of·fice·hold·er
-ˌhōl-dər 
: a person holding a public office
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