presidential

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That total was $350 million higher than the previous presidential election.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026

In nearby La Paz, military police and navy personnel guarded the presidential palace and police tactical units were stationed on main squares.

From Barron's • Jun. 20, 2026

Herbert Hoover, who was the secretary of commerce at the time and coordinated federal disaster relief, emerged as a national hero and rode his popularity to a landslide victory in the 1928 presidential election.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

The timing is awkward for Vance, who just days ago published a memoir that intensified speculation about a possible presidential run in 2028.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

Charlie left Amherst College after his freshman year to volunteer for Bill Clinton’s first presidential campaign, and, though he eventually returned, he remained far more interested in his own idealism than in making money.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis