candidates

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The ones that have recently outperformed the sector are the best sell candidates.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

She added: "We need a vision, an open debate of ideas about how we move forward from this moment, with the best field of candidates that our movement has."

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The two candidates who advance to the general election would be wise to offer Californians a hope for the future that doesn’t call back to our yesterdays.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Her departure leaves two candidates vying for the party’s endorsement this weekend, and for the nomination in the Aug. 11 primary.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The Temple of Lkossa housed worship halls, a library, studies, even a dormitory where candidates and unmarried Sons of the Six slept when off duty.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray