candidacy

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Asking around in recruiting circles, I heard about a man whose candidacy was doomed by a thumbs-down from his stepmother, who worked in the same industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

His candidacy sat in second place after polls closed last Tuesday, but it has since slipped in the standings as mail-in votes have been counted.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

In May 2026, she announced her candidacy for senator - her first foray into politics.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

I asked Bores what he thought of it, and he said the premise was flawed, saying it’s the framing desired by the groups that want to sink his candidacy.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

He worried that New England might not rally to his candidacy.

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