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the last officeholder was extremely conscientious about not using public funds for his personal gain
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However, critics say the deal smacks of corruption and likely violates the Constitution’s Foreign Emoluments Clause, which bars federal officeholders from accepting gifts without the consent of Congress, according to NPR.
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand announces bid for governor
Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand, the state's only statewide Democratic officeholder, announced his candidacy for governor today.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
The public erasure of the six female officeholders was shocking but hardly surprising.
—Alex Travelli, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2025
The election is expected to be hotly contested, with statewide officeholders and congressional leaders vying for the treasured post.
—Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand announces bid for governor
Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand, the state's only statewide Democratic officeholder, announced his candidacy for governor today.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
The public erasure of the six female officeholders was shocking but hardly surprising.
—Alex Travelli, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2025
The election is expected to be hotly contested, with statewide officeholders and congressional leaders vying for the treasured post.
—Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
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“Officeholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/officeholder. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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officeholder
noun
of·fice·hold·er
-ˌhōl-dər 
: a person holding a public office
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