popularly elected

idiom

: chosen in an election rather than in some other way
He was the country's first popularly elected leader.

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In addition to advocating impeachment for misbehavior and prosecution for criminal acts, on which all delegates agreed, Dickinson wanted the President to be both weak and popularly elected. — Jane E. Calvert / Made By History, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024 However, senators were previously appointed rather than popularly elected, which certainly changed the dynamics of how that government body performs. — Letters To The Editor, Orange County Register, 14 Oct. 2024

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