Harper was elected on the first ballot with 55% support, against 37% for Day.

She was elected to the Chamber of Representatives in 1994 against all odds.

William O'Brien was elected "without his knowledge and against his consent".

She was elected with nearly 60% of the vote, against Republican Eileen Qutub.

He was elected and used his term to continue the fight against corruption.

Polozkov was elected with 1,396 against 1,066 for Lobov.

In this case, the conflict does not pit a duly elected legislative against a power-greedy chief executive.

He was elected to the Senate in 1982 and 1988 and as governor in 1990 against tough opposition.

In the 17th century many MPs were often elected against their will.

In 1930, the Conservative government was elected due to a promise of federal action against unemployment.