That will leave the council with two Black members out of 15 for the first time since 1963, not counting temporary vacancies, according to archivists in the City Clerk’s office.
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Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Oct. 2026
To do that, the initiative and its Missouri partners are looking for help from historians, genealogists, archivists and community organizations and members who have information about the boys who died there.
The Senate confirms higher-profile nominees as well, including nominees for the Supreme Court, should a vacancy occur, along with cabinet secretaries.
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Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2026
The outcome of the race could be consequential for the 2028 election, because secretaries of state play a key role in certifying their states’ results, and presidential elections can come down to a single swing state.
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Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Oct. 2026
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