candidates

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In general, turnout in L.A. tends to be fairly low in primary elections, especially in Latino communities, Barreto said, so candidates vying for their vote need sustained outreach in Latino neighborhoods.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Kalshi said last month that it fined and suspended three congressional candidates for betting on their own races.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Streeting said on Saturday: "We need a proper contest with the best candidates on the field, and I will be standing."

From BBC • May 16, 2026

"We need a proper contest with the best candidates on the field, and I'll be standing," Streeting said in a speech and question-and-answer session at a think tank event in London.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

In the end, it came down to two candidates, Gagarin and Gherman Titov.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin