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If you do, urge your followers to do the same instead of them pouting and sitting out the mayor’s race.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In the race to replace Gavin Newsom as governor, an initially messy field tightened into a three-way race between Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer and Republican Steve Hilton.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

It would also keep the United States ahead of China in a renewed space race.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

With about 18 million ballots counted, Sanchez was ahead by about 20,000 votes and the race was still too close to call.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

All the dogs are asleep, spread out across the grass and one of the other mushers in the race is leaning over the empty sled with his fist raised.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen