candidates

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There's not exactly a surfeit of available and convincing candidates and Clarke is a proven operator who has become a serial qualifier for major tournaments.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

There are 14 candidates running for mayor in Tuesday’s primary and all were listed in the Berkeley IGS poll, but Bass, Raman and Pratt have consistently led in polling.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Austin was speaking as part of a series of interviews with candidates from the major parties standing in the poll, which will take place on 18 June.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Though nearly a dozen candidates for various offices were invited, Villegas and two other Democrats running for legislative seats were the only ones to attend.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Now he was the nameless porter, who came when he was called and did only things he was asked to do: Ferry candidates from Jahara to Corabel.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee