delegates

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Delegates had the chance to officially endorse a party favorite, providing a major lift in a contest with the distinct lack of any obvious front-runner.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

And you didn’t have a blowout victory in, say, the Virginia House of Delegates in the way that you did in 2025.

From Slate • Jan. 14, 2026

Delegates involved in preparatory work said Argentina's representatives have been obstructive.

From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025

Delegates at the event heard from leaders of companies supporting the project including Aviva, NatWest Group, Iceland, Ikea, Lego and Deloitte.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

Delegates from twenty different parties including the homeland governments had already agreed on the ground rules for the convention.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela