candidates

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That would have left just two candidates, community activist Rae Huang and tech entrepreneur Adam Miller.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

The upper chamber is now even more solidly stacked in Duterte's favour after a slate of candidates loyal to her outperformed expectations in May 2025's mid-term elections, winning five of 12 open seats.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Some promising candidates are sitting on the shelf, awaiting funds before human tests.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

“We’re disappointed that Mayor Bass canceled her participation in the debate. We welcome opportunities to debate all the candidates in the future,” said Jeff Millman, a spokesperson for Raman’s campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Populist candidates, black and white, campaigned together throughout the South, speaking from the same podium.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson