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Three Republicans have declared their candidacies, but that party’s convention isn’t until April.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

His rapid ascension is proof that in an era of intense load management, increasingly specialized bullpens and near-ubiquitious arm injuries, a massive shift is underway in how voters evaluate pitchers’ candidacies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

Finance ministers from the 20 countries sharing the single currency had until Friday to submit their candidacies for the job.

From Barron's • Nov. 28, 2025

Successful presidential candidacies are usually driven by a unifying idea that appeals to voters’ ideals and material interests alike.

From Slate • Sep. 18, 2025

He retired from politics after this, though often offered various candidacies.

From McClure's Magazine, Vol. 6, No. 6, May, 1896 by Various