election

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She had been due to stand as a regional list candidate in Central Scotland and Lothians West in next month's election.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Varga had been destined for big things in Fidesz, having left her job as minister to spearhead Fidesz European election campaign.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Palm Beach County voter records show the president voted by mail in a Tuesday special election for state legislative seats and that his ballot has been counted.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Congress intervened in 1845 to establish a single national election date—a rule later extended to congressional elections—so that federal elections would occur simultaneously across the country.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

“It goes on to say the speaker predicted the triumphant election of Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin in next month’s election ‘by a splendid popular majority.’”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan