candidacy

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In his first UK interview since advancing this week to November's election, he said his candidacy was rooted in what he called the state's "rebel spirit".

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Some in Los Angeles viewed his candidacy as a joke, but he chipped away at Bass’s lead in most polls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 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

Instead, Mahan’s candidacy was more like Pets.com, a famous e-commerce flop that came to embody the heedless froth of the dot.com bubble.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

“I think I know a way to get Father Olufemi to reconsider my candidacy for the Sons of the Six.”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray