candidates

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Between 2014 and 2022, more than 220 million applications were submitted for central-government jobs, but only about 722,000 candidates were recommended for positions, according to figures provided in Parliament.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

More than 60 candidates, mostly Democrats, were on the ballot to replace current Governor Gavin Newsom, who has reached his term limit.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Under California’s primary system, only the two candidates who receive the most votes in the primary advance to the November general election, regardless of their party affiliation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

That requirement has weeded out a lot of bad candidates for our investments.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

The candidates for citizenship are called to recite an oath.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins