contests
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The contests in Aberdeen South and the Arbroath and Broughty Ferry constituency were triggered following the election of local SNP MPs Stephen Flynn and Stephen Gethins to Holyrood last month.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
It’s a very real possibility that close races, such as a gubernatorial and L.A. mayoral contests, won’t be called until Wednesday or Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026
The worry, of course, is dilution of talent and some really bad contests.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
California held its nonpartisan primary last week, and one of the most closely watched contests was the Los Angeles mayoral race.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
Ben had awakened that morning, while it was still dark, with the butterflies, the old, invisible protozoa of fear that invaded the stomach on the days of contests or of testing.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
