candidate

Example Sentences

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No single candidate won a majority that night, requiring Tuesday's run off election.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

A former talk show host and legislator, Cheng's victory in the KMT chairperson elections last year stunned observers and many in her party, who had considered her the dark-horse candidate.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Shareholders shouldn’t vote for the two other slates put forward, including the one that includes Lovaglio CEO candidate, as it isn’t in their interest, it says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

To re-secure her position, Bass would need to get over 50% of votes in the June election to avoid a runoff election against the second-leading candidate.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

In all honesty, though, Gregory was a fine candidate, and the appointment seems to have been made largely on merit, not just because of Halley’s unconventional religious views.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin