candidates

Example Sentences

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Wednesday’s forum was expected to be the last featuring leading candidates for mayor before the June 2 primary.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Farage was asked by BBC Essex last month if all of Reform's candidates had been vetted in the county.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

The upper chamber is now even more solidly stacked in Duterte's favour after a slate of candidates loyal to her outperformed expectations in May 2025's mid-term elections, winning five of 12 open seats.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Some promising candidates are sitting on the shelf, awaiting funds before human tests.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

“Once we decide on the candidates, we’ll vote,” Mrs. Tracy said.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott