candidacy

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She announced her candidacy in November 2025, but Mr. Trump said only that he liked both Ms. Stefanik and her GOP opponent, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Duterte announced her candidacy for president in the 2028 election a few weeks before the House impeachment hearings started.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

The most notable feature of Yee’s candidacy is her message.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

Right around the same time, Montana U.S. attorney and former state budget official Kurt Alme filed for his candidacy and promptly received the endorsement of Daines, Trump, Gov. Greg Gianforte, and Sen. Tim Sheehy.

From Slate • Mar. 7, 2026

Someone had the wisdom to suggest that Barack might want to formally announce his candidacy in Springfield.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama