candidacy

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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

Kast has so far given no indication of whether he will support her candidacy.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 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

While all this was going on around him, Jefferson professed complete ignorance of his candidacy.

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