candidacy

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Asking around in recruiting circles, I heard about a man whose candidacy was doomed by a thumbs-down from his stepmother, who worked in the same industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

His candidacy sat in second place after polls closed last Tuesday, but it has since slipped in the standings as mail-in votes have been counted.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

In May 2026, she announced her candidacy for senator - her first foray into politics.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

It’s been an awful week of news for Graham Platner, whose high-risk, high-reward candidacy is looking dangerously imbalanced toward the former.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

But it was in the pages of the New York Herald, on April 2, 1870, that Woodhull announced her candidacy for president of the United States.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling