Byron William Brown II, the first African-American mayor of Buffalo, New York, has had a distinguished career in politics since graduating from Buffalo State College in 1983. He served in various political roles, including on the Buffalo Common Council and New York Senate, before his tenure as mayor began in 2006. Brown announced his resignation in 2024 to become CEO of Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation.
2025 Lapu-Lapu mayor, vice mayor, councilors elected
Opon, founded by Augustinian missionaries in 1730, became Lapu-Lapu City in 1961, named after the chieftain who defeated Magellan in 1521. Junard "Ahong" Quirante Chan was elected congressman in 2025. The city has 30 barangays and 277,288 voters. In Miss Universe Philippines 2025, Natasha Agosto Testa represented the city.
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10 things about New Hartford, Iowa native Chuck Grassley
Chuck Grassley, born in Iowa in 1933, is a prominent American politician affiliated with the Republican Party. He has served in various governmental roles, including Iowa House Representative, U.S. House Member, and U.S. Senator since 1980. Grassley has had a significant political career, marked by numerous re-elections and leadership positions.
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13 things about 117th South Carolina governor Henry McMaster
Henry Dargan McMaster is a South Carolina politician, veteran, and Republican. Born in Columbia, he served in the U.S. Army, practiced law, and held various political positions, including U.S. attorney, attorney general, and governor. Elected in 2018, he was reelected in 2022, becoming the longest-serving governor in state history.
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13 things about Great Bend, Kansas native Jerry Moran
Gerald Wesley "Jerry" Moran, born in Kansas, is a Republican politician and lawyer. He served in various roles, including member of the Kansas Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. With a background in economics, he has also chaired the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee. He resides with his wife and two daughters.
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10 things about Winston-Salem, North Carolina’s Ted Budd
Ted Budd, born in Winston-Salem, NC, is a Republican politician and former U.S. House member (2017-2023). He was elected as North Carolina's junior U.S. senator in 2022. A graduate of multiple universities, including Dallas Theological Seminary, Budd is a gun store owner and a homeschooling parent of three.
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13 things about Bismarck, North Dakota native John Hoeven
John Henry Hoeven III, born in Bismarck, North Dakota, is an American politician and banker. Graduating from Dartmouth and Kellogg School, he became the 31st governor of North Dakota (2000-2010) and a U.S. senator since 2010. Hoeven supports Donald Trump and has been involved in various legislative matters throughout his career.
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13 things about Oklahoma City’s James Lankford
James Paul Lankford, an American politician and ordained Southern Baptist minister, is a resident of Oklahoma City. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Lankford served in various political roles, including U.S. senator, and emphasizes his faith and family in his life.
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13 things about Pierre, South Dakota native John Thune
John Randolph Bodine Thune, born in Pierre, South Dakota, is a Republican politician and U.S. senator. He graduated from multiple universities and served in various capacities, including as a legislative aide and railroad director. Thune has been a U.S. senator since 2004, leading the Republican Conference in 2024.
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13 things about 11th Hawaii lieutenant governor Duke Aiona
James Richard "Duke" Aiona Jr. is a Republican politician, served as Hawaii's 11th lieutenant governor, and has run for governor multiple times, losing in 2010, 2014, and 2022. Born in Honolulu, he has a background in law and worked as a family court judge. Aiona is married with four children.
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