candidate

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Abigail Dow, an applied microeconomist and PhD candidate in economics at Boston University, underscored the correlation between childcare costs and people’s decisions to have children in a recent research paper.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

While no gubernatorial candidate reached the necessary level of support to earn the endorsement at the February gathering, Swalwell had the largest share with 24%.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

But there was no obvious candidate to replace him and many in the party decided to wait until local elections in May to see how poorly Labour fares.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Dumbarton is one of three seats which has had the same MSP since 1999 - and in all three, the same candidate is seeking to continue that streak.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

I’d never been invited to gymnastics camp at Bela and Martha Karolyi’s sprawling ranch in Huntsville, which meant I hadn’t been identified as a possible candidate for a spot on the USAG’s national team.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles