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Sinn Fein seeks to capitalise on Heather Humphreys resignation in general election with three-candidate strategy in border constituency

Sinn Féin aims to secure a third seat in Cavan-Monaghan, leveraging local electoral gains and changes in incumbent representatives.

Letters: Lieber for supervisor

Sally Lieber endorsed for District 5 supervisor
George Casey endorsed for S.J. council candidate

Sinn Fein seeks to capitalise on Heather Humphreys resignation in general election with three-candidate strategy in border constituency

Sinn Féin aims to secure a third seat in Cavan-Monaghan, leveraging local electoral gains and changes in incumbent representatives.

Letters: Lieber for supervisor

Sally Lieber endorsed for District 5 supervisor
George Casey endorsed for S.J. council candidate
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#fine-gael

Another one bites the dust: Fine Gael's Damien English becomes latest TD to bow out before next general election

Mairéad McGuinness is speculated to run for election as former Fine Gael TD English steps down.

Fionnan Sheahan: The case for Election '25 - many factors will determine Taoiseach Simon Harris' date with destiny

Taoiseach's local assertiveness is crucial before upcoming elections.
The Fine Gael selection convention highlights intense political competition in Wicklow.

Another one bites the dust: Fine Gael's Damien English becomes latest TD to bow out before next general election

Mairéad McGuinness is speculated to run for election as former Fine Gael TD English steps down.

Fionnan Sheahan: The case for Election '25 - many factors will determine Taoiseach Simon Harris' date with destiny

Taoiseach's local assertiveness is crucial before upcoming elections.
The Fine Gael selection convention highlights intense political competition in Wicklow.
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Reviving Electoral Democracy

The right to stand for election is equally vital as the right to vote in a democracy.
#fianna-fail

Grainne Seoige becomes Fianna Fail general election candidate after three others withdraw from the race

Fianna Fáil narrows candidates for Galway West election to TV broadcaster Ms Seoige and councillor John Connolly after others withdraw nominations.

Grainne Seoige will next week lodge papers seeking to run for Fianna Fail in general election

Éamon Ó Cuív confirms Síle Seoige's interest in running for Fianna Fáil in Galway West, suggesting her background could make her a strong candidate.

Grainne Seoige will next week lodge papers seeking to run for Fianna Fail in general election

Éamon Ó Cuív confirms Ms Seoige is seeking nomination to run for Fianna Fáil in Galway West, signaling her political ambitions.

Grainne Seoige becomes Fianna Fail general election candidate after three others withdraw from the race

Fianna Fáil narrows candidates for Galway West election to TV broadcaster Ms Seoige and councillor John Connolly after others withdraw nominations.

Grainne Seoige will next week lodge papers seeking to run for Fianna Fail in general election

Éamon Ó Cuív confirms Síle Seoige's interest in running for Fianna Fáil in Galway West, suggesting her background could make her a strong candidate.

Grainne Seoige will next week lodge papers seeking to run for Fianna Fail in general election

Éamon Ó Cuív confirms Ms Seoige is seeking nomination to run for Fianna Fáil in Galway West, signaling her political ambitions.
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#democratic-party
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Left-wing politics

Stephens: Democrats deserved a contest, not a coronation for nominee

Party should avoid coronation, allow competitive process for nominee selection.

How to Pick a New Democratic Presidential Candidate Fast

Democratic Party faces crisis with little consensus on the potential solution, highlighting the need for decisive action in selecting a new candidate.

Stephens: Democrats deserved a contest, not a coronation for nominee

Party should avoid coronation, allow competitive process for nominee selection.

How to Pick a New Democratic Presidential Candidate Fast

Democratic Party faces crisis with little consensus on the potential solution, highlighting the need for decisive action in selecting a new candidate.
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#labour-party

Labour criticised for 'parachuting' in candidate

Labour accused of parachuting candidate into Welsh constituency against local members' wishes.

Which leftwingers won't be Labour candidates in the general election?

Keir Starmer's team facing accusations of purging Labour left, including treatment of Diane Abbott, while focusing on high-quality candidates selection.

Starmer is not acting in a factional way - Rayner

Keir Starmer's leadership accused of purge, Angela Rayner defends Diane Abbott's candidacy.

Three Labour names in frame with Diane Abbott's candidacy in doubt

Labour may not allow Diane Abbott to stand for the party despite completing an investigation into her conduct.

Starmer allies expected to be lined up to replace string of retiring Labour MPs

Labour opening applications for safe seats after sudden retirements, potentially filled by key allies of Keir Starmer.

Labour candidate to take on Jeremy Corbyn revealed

Cllr Praful Nargund chosen as Labour candidate to stand against Jeremy Corbyn in the election on July 4th.

Labour criticised for 'parachuting' in candidate

Labour accused of parachuting candidate into Welsh constituency against local members' wishes.

Which leftwingers won't be Labour candidates in the general election?

Keir Starmer's team facing accusations of purging Labour left, including treatment of Diane Abbott, while focusing on high-quality candidates selection.

Starmer is not acting in a factional way - Rayner

Keir Starmer's leadership accused of purge, Angela Rayner defends Diane Abbott's candidacy.

Three Labour names in frame with Diane Abbott's candidacy in doubt

Labour may not allow Diane Abbott to stand for the party despite completing an investigation into her conduct.

Starmer allies expected to be lined up to replace string of retiring Labour MPs

Labour opening applications for safe seats after sudden retirements, potentially filled by key allies of Keir Starmer.

Labour candidate to take on Jeremy Corbyn revealed

Cllr Praful Nargund chosen as Labour candidate to stand against Jeremy Corbyn in the election on July 4th.
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Tories scramble to find almost 200 election candidates after exodus

The Tory party faces challenges in filling candidate vacancies for constituencies, creating urgency for swift selections.

Revealed: How the Tories blew the London mayoral election

Infighting, lack of campaign funds, and bungled candidate selection process led to the Conservative failure in the London mayoral election.

Yes, there is a presidential primary in New York Tuesday even though Biden and Trump have clinched nominations | amNewYork

New York's presidential primary wraps up with Biden and Trump as expected nominees.
Closed primaries in New York limit voting to registered Democrats or Republicans, with low early voting turnout.
#republican-party

Opinion | Why Control of the Senate Hinges on Don Jr.'s Hunting Buddy

Republican Party leaders faced challenges in 2022 midterms due to Trump's candidate choices
Senate leaders learned to handle Trump better by recruiting candidates with broader appeal

Lara Trump throws even more gasoline on the dumpster fire formerly known as the RNC - Queerty

Republicans need to support normal candidates to secure Senate seats, highlighting Governor Larry Hogan as standout example.

Opinion | Why Control of the Senate Hinges on Don Jr.'s Hunting Buddy

Republican Party leaders faced challenges in 2022 midterms due to Trump's candidate choices
Senate leaders learned to handle Trump better by recruiting candidates with broader appeal

Lara Trump throws even more gasoline on the dumpster fire formerly known as the RNC - Queerty

Republicans need to support normal candidates to secure Senate seats, highlighting Governor Larry Hogan as standout example.
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Russia goes to the polls in elections tailored to guarantee Putin power until 2030

Putin faces limited opposition in Russian election
Use of internet voting and absence of OSCE observers in Russian election
Tight control by Kremlin over candidate selection
#general-election

Young climate activists aim to sway six Labour candidate selections

Young climate activists are discreetly trying to influence Labour's candidate selection process in six constituencies before the general election.
Green New Deal Rising (GNDR) aims to mobilize thousands of young activists to promote candidates in marginal seats.
GNDR has already trained 2,000 organizers and hopes to mobilize 10,000 core activists by the time of the election.

Tories insist Ross played no part in dropping candidate

Scottish Conservatives deny Douglas Ross involvement in candidate decision.

Young climate activists aim to sway six Labour candidate selections

Young climate activists are discreetly trying to influence Labour's candidate selection process in six constituencies before the general election.
Green New Deal Rising (GNDR) aims to mobilize thousands of young activists to promote candidates in marginal seats.
GNDR has already trained 2,000 organizers and hopes to mobilize 10,000 core activists by the time of the election.

Tories insist Ross played no part in dropping candidate

Scottish Conservatives deny Douglas Ross involvement in candidate decision.
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#peter-bone

Not voting for Bone's puppet', voters to punish Tories in Wellingborough by-election

The Tories are facing an uphill battle in Wellingborough due to their choice of candidate and the conduct of the former MP, Peter Bone.
Local voters are angry at the Tories for selecting Helen Harrison, who is Peter Bone's partner, as his replacement.

Sunak refuses to endorse Peter Bone's partner to replace him in byelection

Rishi Sunak has refused to endorse Helen Harrison as the Conservative candidate in the Wellingborough byelection.
The byelection was triggered after more than 10% of local voters signed a petition to recall Peter Bone, the former MP, due to revelations about his behavior.

Not voting for Bone's puppet', voters to punish Tories in Wellingborough by-election

The Tories are facing an uphill battle in Wellingborough due to their choice of candidate and the conduct of the former MP, Peter Bone.
Local voters are angry at the Tories for selecting Helen Harrison, who is Peter Bone's partner, as his replacement.

Sunak refuses to endorse Peter Bone's partner to replace him in byelection

Rishi Sunak has refused to endorse Helen Harrison as the Conservative candidate in the Wellingborough byelection.
The byelection was triggered after more than 10% of local voters signed a petition to recall Peter Bone, the former MP, due to revelations about his behavior.
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Traveling the world or walking dogs as a volunteer: The importance of acquiring skills that AI cannot imitate

Soft skills are becoming increasingly important for companies when choosing candidates for job positions.
Companies like Google prioritize soft skills, or 'googliness', over academic qualifications.
Soft skills are more difficult to learn and imitate compared to technical skills.

Tories in crisis as furious party members refuse to fund Sunak's bid stay in power

Conservatives are facing challenges in online donation funds and backlash over candidate selection.

Alan Pardew linked with surprise return to management

Alan Pardew linked with Burnley managerial position.

LAPD chief candidate field narrows to about 10, a mix of outsiders and insiders

The search for the next Los Angeles police chief has narrowed down to about 10 contenders, including both department veterans and outsiders.

I Am Still Reeling From the Presidential Debate-So I'm Fantasizing About a Different Ticket

Democrats facing challenges post-debate need alternative ticket
Uncertain outcomes with current candidates, urging for new strategies
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