contest
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Experts say confirming the final spot in the mayor’s race could still take several more days, depending on how close the contest becomes and how many ballots still need to be counted.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
The law lets defendants pay a penalty and then contest the FCC’s findings in federal appellate court or, alternatively, wait for the Justice Department to enforce the penalty and challenge it in federal court.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Streeting has confirmed he would enter any potential contest and has encouraged people to back Burnham in Makerfield as he wants a "proper contest with the best candidates on the field".
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Hilton currently leads the contest by about 100,000 votes over Becerra, but has an edge of about 400,000 votes over Steyer.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
On Friday, in lieu of homeroom, nearly twenty of us sixth graders gather in the library to admire the artwork that’s been submitted for the Anywhere in the Worlds contest.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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