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The party has been vetting candidates ahead of the Welsh Senedd election in May but has yet to announce who will be standing, its policies or its Welsh leader.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

Biden months ago had pledged to name a woman to the ticket, and for weeks a team of advisers has been vetting several candidates.

From Washington Post • Jul. 28, 2020

Biden’s trip also put him in proximity to some of the other women he has been vetting as potential running mates.

From Washington Post • Jul. 27, 2020

Sameth Mell, who has been vetting candidates with the Seattle-based Coalition of Immigrants, Refugees and Communities of Color, echoed that view.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 3, 2019

Mr. Trump has been vetting candidates to run the agency, which regulates the safety of everything from drugs and medical devices to food and cosmetics.

From New York Times • Feb. 5, 2017