candidates

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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

A new year, a new lineup of mayoral candidates.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Morris Katz, a New York-based ad maker who helped recruit Platner, said the Democratic Party needed candidates who come from outside traditional politics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

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

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

More prominent women were put forward as candidates.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day