candidates

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According to a Times review of election night results data, The Times pulled data from the AP’s feed at approximately 8:35 p.m. that included 0 new votes for Pratt and eight other candidates.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

US media outlets report Becerra, who also previously served as California's attorney general, would be one of two candidates moving forward after the Tuesday primary election.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Morris Katz, a New York-based ad maker who helped recruit Platner, said the Democratic Party needed candidates who come from outside traditional politics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

After decades of back-and-forth over the future membership of Balkan candidates, Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 reinvigorated Brussels's interest in expansion.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Karen talked about write-in candidates, which is when the person who votes can write in the name of someone who hasn’t been officially nominated.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott