He became foreign minister following the resignation of his predecessor, İsmail Cem on 10 July 2002.

Mr. Scharping became the youngest leader in the history of his party last summer after a scandal forced the resignation of his predecessor.

His term began February 1, 2012 upon the resignation of his predecessor Susan Mosier.

It was this appointment that precipitated the resignation of Mr. Iglesias's predecessor.

He served in post, following the resignation of his predecessor P.J. Morgan, from September 20, 1994 to January 9, 1995.

She was appointed after winning a controversial special primary election that followed the mid-term resignation of her predecessor, Senator Carol Ronen.

He took up office the following month, following the resignation of his predecessor, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

Lee Holzman, who is Jewish, was elected surrogate last year after still another scandal resulted in the resignation of his predecessor.

He capped the installation with a lyrical effort to heal the wounds from the faculty revolt last year that led to the resignation of his predecessor.

His short government was marked by the financial difficulties that had caused the resignation of his predecessor.