presidential

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is considering a presidential run, was not on the convention schedule.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

“Xi is looking beyond Lai, to Taiwan’s 2028 presidential election,” said Sacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Others shouted "Let's go to Miraflores!" referring to the presidential palace.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Sunday's presidential election comes about four months after outgoing President Patrice Talon survived a coup attempt, when Nigeria - the regional superpower - sent warplanes to bombard mutinous soldiers who had attempted to overthrow him.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

As a result of Washington’s Olympian status, the infant American republic had managed to avoid a contested presidential election prior to 1796.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis