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Three years later, when Ronald Reagan was running for reelection, the unemployment rate was still at 7.2%, but inflation had fallen to 4.3%.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

But I wonder whether the full council will move it along to voters in a year when some members, including Soto-Martínez, are running for reelection.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

President George W. Bush had won reelection with not just a plurality, but a majority of the popular vote.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

When Reid succeeded Sen. Tom Daschle, who had lost his own reelection campaign, as Democratic leader, the party had just lost four Senate seats.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

But in late summer with the word of Federal reverses pouring in, many papers shouted that he stood no chance for reelection, and to Jethro it seemed that most men were agreed.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt