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An outsider candidate might have an edge, based on voter data showing that Rick Caruso outpolled Karen Bass in this district in the recent mayoral race.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2023

The missing Mr. Begich outpolled Mr. Young on Election Day but was declared legally dead a month later.

From New York Times • Mar. 18, 2022

Fletcher handily outpolled Bill Muncey, the famous hydroplane racer, to win the GOP nomination for lieutenant governor against the two-term incumbent, John Cherberg.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2022

Exit polls released by Irish broadcaster RTE and from the Irish Times found women outpolled men, but men still supported the yes side.

From Washington Post • May 26, 2018

In polls earlier this year of possible presidential contenders, Mr. Widodo outpolled Mr. Subianto by more than 25 points.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2018