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the last officeholder was extremely conscientious about not using public funds for his personal gain
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The primary election isn’t until Aug. 4, 2026, but 11 candidates have filed to run so far — from ambitious statewide officeholders to prominent lawmakers, former officials and entrepreneurs.
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2025
Besides the Larson race, challengers are stepping forward against Connecticut’s longtime officeholders across the state with less than 16 months from Election Day.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2025
Musk's threat to back the unseating of officeholders deviating from fiscal conservatism raises questions about grassroots accountability, donor influence and the enduring sway of Trump within GOP ranks.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
The threats range from insults to physical attacks, according to the report, with 18% of local officeholders experiencing threats.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 19 June 2025
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2025
Besides the Larson race, challengers are stepping forward against Connecticut’s longtime officeholders across the state with less than 16 months from Election Day.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2025
Musk's threat to back the unseating of officeholders deviating from fiscal conservatism raises questions about grassroots accountability, donor influence and the enduring sway of Trump within GOP ranks.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
The threats range from insults to physical attacks, according to the report, with 18% of local officeholders experiencing threats.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 19 June 2025
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“Officeholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/officeholder. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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officeholder
noun
of·fice·hold·er
-ˌhōl-dər 
: a person holding a public office
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