candidates

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Right now that looks to be incumbent Mayor Bass, making it an uphill climb for Raman and other candidates.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

The platform prohibits political candidates from making bets in markets related to their own elections.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

The spending figures cited above include pages run by parties, leaders, candidates and local branches – but only adverts targeted at people in Wales.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

House candidates — even though voting had already started.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Jackie Cochran would not be one of the test candidates.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson