race

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Gov. Janet Mills withdrew from the race in April because she trailed Mr. Platner so badly, though her name remained on this week’s ballot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

If you do, urge your followers to do the same instead of them pouting and sitting out the mayor’s race.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

After a week of counting ballots from the 2 June primary race, the British-born candidate secured his slot to move ahead in the election, edging out billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer, a Democrat.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“The race to build AI infrastructure has created urgent demand for providers who can deliver at speed without sacrificing reliability,” says Ross Laser, Magnetar’s president and co-founder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

He starts after me, stiff-legged because of his hip but still keeping up as we race through the station.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse