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On a recent week night, two newcomers stopped by early and ordered a pair of the Split Ends—a whiskey sour imbued with raspberry amaro and topped with Guinness foam.
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Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
Now even more attention turns to Platner to see if the Democratic gamble on a political newcomer pays off.
—Julia Terruso, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
Incumbent Patrick Kennedy, first elected in 2014, is seeking his fourth term as supervisor against two relative political newcomers, Ronnie Bell and Brian Lajda.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Simms is seeking a third term on the council with a primary challenge by newcomer Jack Tipold to represent Democrats in the general election in November.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
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Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
Now even more attention turns to Platner to see if the Democratic gamble on a political newcomer pays off.
—Julia Terruso, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
Incumbent Patrick Kennedy, first elected in 2014, is seeking his fourth term as supervisor against two relative political newcomers, Ronnie Bell and Brian Lajda.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Simms is seeking a third term on the council with a primary challenge by newcomer Jack Tipold to represent Democrats in the general election in November.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Newcomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/newcomer. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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newcomer
noun
new·com·er
ˈn(y)ü-ˌkəm-ər 
1
: one recently arrived
2
: beginner
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