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Steyer said his and his wife’s decades-long work and funding of progressive causes sets him apart from previous wealthy self-funding candidates.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Political parties have begun to announce their candidates for the forthcoming by-election in the Greater Manchester constituency of Makerfield.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Both candidates live at the far ends of the district.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

A French landscape and urban planning agency is also part of the winning team, which was selected by a jury from among five shortlisted candidates.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The plan was that seven more of the successful women candidates would also fly to the naval station to take part in the same tests, including the g-force and high-altitude testing.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson