candidates

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Their names were on the ballot, but several candidates in Tuesday’s primary election were surprised to learn that they couldn’t vote — even for themselves — at polling places in person this week.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Among the pool of more than three dozen candidates who entered the race, Bass is leading with 26% support from likely voters, Thursday's UC Berkeley-LA Times poll suggested.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

It’s also a way for Bores to get attention in a race full of candidates with larger platforms.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

If anyone secures 50 percent of the votes on Tuesday, they win outright; anything less means the top two candidates go through to the November 3 general election.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“We have to make sure the candidates complete all our tests.”

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee