candidates

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The rules apply to radio and broadcast television and require shows that have candidates on during elections to also bring on their opponents.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

D: I think it was fairly evident that while its not been pretty to watch at times, Steve has done a remarkable job and there is no other real candidates to take over for now.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Though the three candidates are competing in an open primary, Valadao is expected to advance to the general election as a longtime incumbent and the only Republican on the ballot.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Kory Kantenga, LinkedIn’s head of economics for the Americas, tells me recruiters increasingly filter job candidates by the skills listed in their bios.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The lights showed how candidates for an office start up a campaign, how they raise money, how they get nominated, and how elections are done.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott