candidacy

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Those rivals include the former centrist prime minister, Gabriel Attal of Renaissance who declared his candidacy on Friday, and Bruno Retailleau of the conservative Republicans.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

But they did not oppose his candidacy, parliamentary sources told AFP.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

On Thursday evening, Melléthei-Barna announced that he was withdrawing his candidacy for the post, "to ensure that not even the slightest shadow is cast on the transition".

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Raman, who endorsed Bass’ mayoral bid weeks before declaring her own candidacy, acknowledged they had teamed up on some initiatives.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Hamilton, in turn, opposed Burr’s candidacy for the vice presidency in 1792 and two years later blocked his nomination as American minister to France.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis