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the last officeholder was extremely conscientious about not using public funds for his personal gain
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In January, the governor took the unusual step of snubbing Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, a fellow Republican state officeholder, and throwing his support behind political newcomer Nate Sheets in the primary.
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John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
The long-time officeholder ran unopposed not only for re-election, but also for renomination in last February’s city Democratic primary.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
These organizations historically served as recruitment and support networks for candidates challenging incumbent officeholders.
—Charlie Hunt, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
Elections serve not merely as mechanisms for selecting officeholders, but as opportunities for citizens to evaluate governance and hold officials accountable.
—Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2026
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John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
The long-time officeholder ran unopposed not only for re-election, but also for renomination in last February’s city Democratic primary.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
These organizations historically served as recruitment and support networks for candidates challenging incumbent officeholders.
—Charlie Hunt, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
Elections serve not merely as mechanisms for selecting officeholders, but as opportunities for citizens to evaluate governance and hold officials accountable.
—Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Officeholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/officeholder. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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officeholder
noun
of·fice·hold·er
-ˌhōl-dər 
: a person holding a public office
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