Lists of office-holders of the United States

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This is a list of leaders and office-holders of United States of America .

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Heads of state and government

Current and former members of the U.S. Congress

Judicial officeholders

Heads of agencies

Heads of states and regional subdivisions

State legislatures

Mayors and local officials

Heads of former states

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