election

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In California’s 2018 governor’s race, Trump’s endorsement of Republican businessman John Cox helped cement him as the GOP frontrunner and led to his second place finish in the primary election.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Despite several additional attempts, it’s been 170 years since a secretary of state won a presidential election.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The top two vote-getters in the primary will compete in the Nov. 3 general election unless one candidate wins a majority in June.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

It led to a referendum, held alongside the election, where most people voted for sweeping changes to the constitution, parliament and legal system.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

During the election campaign of 1705, she knighted both Newton, Halifax’s protégé, and Halifax’s brother, in the hope that the honour would encourage voters to support them.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin