candidates

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The top candidates in California’s wide-open race for governor took the stage Wednesday night in a Los Angeles debate that began politely but quickly devolved into another raucous clash.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The idea that you can elect the candidates of your choice is what motivates most people to go to the polls.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

As early as 2021, Dougherty had endorsed Republican candidates like Tarah Toohil, a former state representative now serving as a Luzerne County judge.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

About 80 candidates submitted applications for the job.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

For the next half hour, I joke nervously with my fellow candidates about fear of collapsing folding chairs and throwing up.

From "The Misfits" by James Howe