candidates
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The incumbent, veteran left-wing leader Luíz Inácio Lula da Silva, will be challenged by 11 candidates, the most prominent of whom is right-winger Flávio Bolsonaro.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
However, the researchers emphasize that these genes are candidates identified through the analysis, and further research will be needed to establish exactly what roles they play.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
Some construction companies are open to hiring candidates with no prior industry experience, but not all.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
In addition to Seat 2, 11 other candidates are running for two other seats in November.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
In the immediate post-1919 years, blacks began to join political organizations and to campaign for candidates who would aid their cause.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
