candidate

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Fans of Chad Bianco, a top Republican candidate in the race, readily admit that the Riverside County Sheriff’s thick, salt-and-pepper cop mustache is a major draw.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Having previously coached the Barbarians Women to success twice alongside Yapp, ex-Wales captain Rachel Taylor could make up part of the coaching ticket while another Welsh candidate would include current head coach Sean Lynn.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Tony Hinchcliffe, who helms the No. 1 live podcast in the world, “Kill Tony,” applied his politically incorrect approach to comedy that similarly outraged audiences at a 2024 campaign rally for then-presidential candidate Donald Trump.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

In California, independent expenditure groups set a record in 2010 when they spent about $25 million supporting then-gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

“If you were going to denounce Mr. Johnson, like,” Malcolm said, naming a teacher whose pious fervor made him the least likely candidate, “who would you tell?”

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman