candidate
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The Liberal Democrat candidate for the Makerfield by-election has said the party can "deliver actual savings" to help people out of the cost-of-living crisis.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
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From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
The Green Party has vowed to find 'better solutions for the people of Makerfield' its candidate for the June by-election has said.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
If no candidate gets a majority in the primary, the top two vote-getters will square off Nov. 3.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Everybody looked up to her, so when she made Emily her candidate too, Emily had a chance.
From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord
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Election Lingo
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Commonly Misspelled Words, List 2
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