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Two other candidates, tech entrepreneur Adam Miller and community organizer Rae Huang, criticized NBC4’s decision to exclude them from the debate.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026 -
Several of the candidates have been arrested for the posts.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Meanwhile, on Tuesday, Indiana residents voted to elect their preferred party’s nominee in primary races for federal, state and local office.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Who were the political nominees?—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Here’s what to keep in mind when making your selection.—
Teagan Davidge,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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The pavilion and its organizers had attracted some criticism for their chaotic handling of the artist selection process.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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After de Blasio left office, at the end of 2021, Adams installed his own appointees at the Department of Correction, and Richards returned to the Fortune Society.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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The council has asked candidates for appointments to promise not to seek a full term before, though multiple appointees have ended up running for office anyway.—
Mary Ramsey
May 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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