candidates
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Absent a background check, Councilmember Sharon Kwan suggested during this month’s study session that council candidates answer a questionnaire about whether they or any of their family members are connected to a foreign government.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
Yabloko is still allowed to field dozens of candidates in regional elections happening in parallel with the national vote.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
Some wanted the city to take it a step further, enhancing residency requirements for council members and running background checks on candidates, a move that the city attorney said would probably be illegal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
There are many candidates from the region, though Sall and Otunnu hail from Africa.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
“Once we decide on the candidates, we’ll vote,” Mrs. Tracy said.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
