He then was elected mayor of the village in 1982, a position he held for eight years.

For example, he was elected missionary Bishop of Nevada in 1865, a position he declined.

Cussen was elected the President of the Melbourne Cricket Club in 1907, a position he would hold until his death.

In 1971 he was elected a Member of the Swedish Parliament, a position he held until 1976, and again 1978-1979 and 1982-1998.

He was elected Chairman of Committees in 1976, a position he held until National's defeat in 1984.

He became prior of the abbey and was elected the fifth abbot of the abbey in 1981, a position he held for over 20 years.

Bignell was elected Mayor of Wanganui in 1904, a position he held for two years until 1906.

Dr. Witty was elected President of the college in 1970, a position he held until 1982, when he retired to become Chancellor.

He was elected Attorney General of Minnesota in 1982, a position he held for two decades.

His colleagues elected him Majority Leader in 1985, a position he held until 1987.