He was the first French analyst elected to the post.

In 2007, he was elected to the post for a fifth time.

He was elected to the post of secretary general at the party's first convention in May 1961.

He was elected to the post in 1994 and held that position until 2003.

He is the only Democrat ever elected to the post.

He was elected to the post on September 22, 2010 at the 12th general convention of the party.

The mayor of Pittsburgh is elected to the post in four year terms.

He was elected to the additional post of chairman two years later.

He was elected to the post once again in 1949.

However West was once again elected to the post the following year, and held it until his death.