candidates

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Past Republican candidates, including businessman John Cox in 2018 and former eBay CEO Meg Whitman in 2010, have self-financed their campaigns with their vast fortunes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Kalshi also bans candidates running for public office, campaign employees and those working at polling stations from betting on election markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Also invited were the two other declared candidates: Argentina's Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency; and the former president of Senegal, Macky Sall, with the latter sending a short video message.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

House, candidates across the spectrum are demonstrating just how deeply RCV has become woven into the state’s politics.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

And candidates have to take a math exam.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove