candidates

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Texas A&M’s M.B.A. candidates are required to do intense preparation before career fairs, and a counselor met with him one on one to help him prepare for specific interviews and practice salary negotiations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Right now that looks to be incumbent Mayor Bass, making it an uphill climb for Raman and other candidates.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Streeting said on Saturday: "We need a proper contest with the best candidates on the field, and I will be standing."

From BBC • May 16, 2026

They rank candidates in order of preference and a contender needs 50 percent to win.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Before 1880, presidential candidates did not directly campaign for themselves.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow