election

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A record number of voters turned out for the primary the following month to select pro-democracy candidates for a legislative election later that year.

From Barron's

He launched a publicity campaign, mostly on social media, to raise the profile of the pro-democracy camp's informal election, although he did not become a candidate.

From Barron's

After his election victory, Jetten declared that it was possible to beat populist movements "if you campaign with a positive message for your country".

From Barron's

But he shed the glasses after laser eye surgery and adopted a less earnest demeanour that saw him impress in his ubiquitous media appearances during the election campaign.

From Barron's

The company has a staggered board, meaning only a certain number of directors come up for election each year, in this case three.

From The Wall Street Journal