He was elected to the position by chiefs and notables despite his standing as the youngest son.

He was the first person of Latino descent elected to that office in the city's history, despite the city's diverse population.

A Democrat, Peck was elected despite a Republican majority in the city.

He was elected by a commission despite the fact that a large share of the population supported Antoniotto Adorno.

The French-speaking wing of the party promised to inject $1.2 billion into the economy if elected despite the heavy public debt.

He received 2,223 first-preference votes, but this did not prove sufficient to see him elected despite polling more first preferences than one successful candidate.

The city has not elected a Democratic mayor in 12 years, despite overwhelming Democratic registration.

Addie Joss was elected in 1978, despite only playing nine seasons before he died of meningitis.

Connolly was not elected, despite a swing in his favour.

Watson was elected at the 2011 State election, despite a general swing against the Labor Party.