Historical clue formulations

• Person chosen by ballot — 2025-04-22
• The people's choice — 2020-07-12
• In — 2006-06-18
• Washington insider, maybe — 2002-11-08
• Winner of a race — 2002-08-16
• Ballot choice — 2002-01-27
• In — 1999-07-23
• Office holder — 1997-12-27
• In — 1996-08-10
• Chosen one — 1995-01-08
• November winner — 1994-05-17
• Majority's choice — 1994-03-08