candidates

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The index committee has latitude in picking new members and doesn’t strictly choose the most valuable eligible candidates.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

“He did what MVP candidates are supposed to do,” Knicks coach Mike Brown said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

California has "jungle primaries" meaning the top two candidates for governor and for LA mayor advance from the primary stage, regardless of party affiliation.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

With the top two candidates in the primary advancing, many Democratic-leaning voters appear to be waiting for a clear leader to emerge, political analysts say.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

First, Eurasia, befitting its large area and ecological diversity, started out with the most candidates.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond