contests
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Puerto Ricans living in the territory can vote in all contests except federal general elections.
From Salon • May 6, 2026
It is worth remembering too there are independent candidates, in particular in some local contests in England.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
For the past 10 years Thilothama has returned to Koovagam, where a beauty pageant and singing contests are held alongside religious rituals.
From Barron's • May 3, 2026
CTA has backed the winner in the last three contests — and invested millions in those races.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
The Savoy, the Golden Gate, and the Renaissance ballrooms battled for the crowds—the Savoy introduced such attractions as Thursday Kitchen Mechanics’ Nights, bathing beauty contests, and a new car given away each Saturday night.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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