candidates

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The one-hour clash followed another Wednesday evening debate, among candidates for Los Angeles mayor, part of a doubleheader hosted and broadcast by NBC4 and Telemundo 52 in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Ramos, now 51, won the next election to keep his spot on the board, which he said created a ripple effect that drew in more Latino candidates.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

The idea that you can elect the candidates of your choice is what motivates most people to go to the polls.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

The winning primary candidates still face a November general election before they can go to Indianapolis next year and craft new congressional districts for 2028.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The organization opposed black candidates for public office whom they deemed too accommodationist and its members walked alongside the pioneering black students integrating Durham’s public schools.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson