candidates

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During the sole mayoral debate between the three candidates May 6, Pratt said there wouldn’t be major ICE raids on his watch.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

There are five candidates standing in the Arbroath and Broughty Ferry by-election.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Now that job candidates are using artificial intelligence to write résumés and coach them through virtual interviews, businesses are desperate for human insight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The two candidates topped a crowded field of gubernatorial hopefuls in the June 2 primary, earning them the opportunity to face-off in the general election.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Karen talked about write-in candidates, which is when the person who votes can write in the name of someone who hasn’t been officially nominated.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott