candidacy

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Duterte announced her candidacy for president in the 2028 election a few weeks before the House impeachment hearings started.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Pritzker, an heir to the Hyatt Hotels fortune, gave at least $5 million to Illinois Future PAC, which promoted Stratton’s candidacy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

The most notable feature of Yee’s candidacy is her message.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

Right around the same time, Montana U.S. attorney and former state budget official Kurt Alme filed for his candidacy and promptly received the endorsement of Daines, Trump, Gov. Greg Gianforte, and Sen. Tim Sheehy.

From Slate • Mar. 7, 2026

Hamilton, in turn, opposed Burr’s candidacy for the vice presidency in 1792 and two years later blocked his nomination as American minister to France.

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