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Haggerty’s conviction comes amid growing concerns from Republicans and Democrats nationwide that public officials and politicians running for office have increasingly become subject to violence and threats.
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Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Despite reportedly winning the opposition party’s primary election in 2023, Machado was barred from running for office by the Venezuelan government due to allegations of tax fraud.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2026
Roberts concluded that candidates -- by virtue of running for office alone -- should have the ability to bring legal challenges over rules governing how campaigns are conducted and votes are cast and counted.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2026
Pallares, 34, listed as a Yukon resident in the Oklahoma County filing, does not seem to have held or run for office previously.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 14 Jan. 2026
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Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Despite reportedly winning the opposition party’s primary election in 2023, Machado was barred from running for office by the Venezuelan government due to allegations of tax fraud.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2026
Roberts concluded that candidates -- by virtue of running for office alone -- should have the ability to bring legal challenges over rules governing how campaigns are conducted and votes are cast and counted.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2026
Pallares, 34, listed as a Yukon resident in the Oklahoma County filing, does not seem to have held or run for office previously.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Run for office.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20for%20office. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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