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the last officeholder was extremely conscientious about not using public funds for his personal gain
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Two other Republican statewide officeholders — Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt and Secretary of State Scott Schwab — are also competing for the nomination.
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
Schools superintendent This officeholder oversees the California Department of Education, which guides local school districts and also provides partial oversight.
—Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
But Pierson stopped short of restoring Penman to his former office, saying the current officeholder, Alison Imhoff, should be heard.
—Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2026
The current officeholder, Lillie Pozatek, did not run for reelection.
—Eric Stirgus, AJC.com, 20 May 2026
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
Schools superintendent This officeholder oversees the California Department of Education, which guides local school districts and also provides partial oversight.
—Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
But Pierson stopped short of restoring Penman to his former office, saying the current officeholder, Alison Imhoff, should be heard.
—Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2026
The current officeholder, Lillie Pozatek, did not run for reelection.
—Eric Stirgus, AJC.com, 20 May 2026
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“Officeholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/officeholder. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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officeholder
noun
of·fice·hold·er
-ˌhōl-dər 
: a person holding a public office
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