polls

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His candidacy sat in second place after polls closed last Tuesday, but it has since slipped in the standings as mail-in votes have been counted.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

While not an official count, the tally has been an accurate indicator of the final result in previous polls.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Luckily for Bottoms, he’s third in the polls right now, so it’s unlikely he’ll have to make good on this promise.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

If Raman can catch up and eventually surpass Pratt in the vote count, she could pose a considerable challenge to Bass as more young voters come to the polls in November.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

But by the spring of 1967, he was doing poorly in the polls.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson