Sentences with phrase «general election candidate for»

Several years ago, I had the immense privilege of being selected as the Conservative general election candidate for Rotherham.

UKIP's general election candidate for Basildon in Essex has resigned, after he was recorded using racist and homophobic language.

Deputy Jonathan O'Brien was selected as the Sinn Féin general election candidate for this constituency at a selection convention on 20th January 2018.

The Liberal Democrats have sacked former MP David Ward as their general election candidate for Bradford East over accusations of anti-Semitism, after leader Tim Farron had earlier decided not to drop him.

The May 1 primary elections that were held in 57 Tennessee counties mainly involved selecting general election candidates for county positions like mayor and county commissioner.

Not exact matches

Trump didn't follow the usual path of a successful presidential candidate, who plays to his party's base to win the nomination, then tacks to the center for the general election.

In a race that includes a primary election, that means contributors can give up to $ 2,700 to a candidate for the primary and an additional $ 2,700 to the same candidate for the general election.

Corporations are banned from donating directly to federal candidates, and individuals could not donate more than $ 2,700 to a candidate during the 2016 campaign for the primary or general election.

Campaign contribution limits in effect during the 2016 election capped direct donations to candidates at $ 2,700 for a primary or general election.

Although he had been campaigning for longer than a year, on March 26, 2014, Mr. Cardinal was officially nominated as his party's first candidate for the next general election.

I have updated the list of declared and nominated candidates standing for the next Alberta provincial general election.

Edmonton - Centre On March 26, Edmonton - Centre's Lewis Cardinal is expected to be acclaimed as the first New Democratic Party candidate nominated for the 2015 federal general election.

I had hoped that we would see a «new» Donald Trump as a general - election candidate — one who would focus on jobs and the economy, tone down his rhetoric, develop more thoughtful policies and, yes, apologize for ill - tempered rants.

The expenditures upon which we seek a report are those that Congress has said to not warrant a deduction as an ordinary and necessary business expense, namely, lobbying, participation in the political system by supporting or opposing candidates for office, and trying to influence the general public or segment thereof as to elections, legislative matters or referenda.

For starters, it has given me a very important inside & background story as to make up my mind as to who to vote for, if Mitt Romney will become a candidate, in the next general electioFor starters, it has given me a very important inside & background story as to make up my mind as to who to vote for, if Mitt Romney will become a candidate, in the next general electiofor, if Mitt Romney will become a candidate, in the next general elections.

In last fall's presidential election pro-life voters were faced with a difficult moral choice emblematic of the politics of abortion in general: Does moral principle demand a vote for a marginally pro-life candidate with a chance of winning, or does it demand a vote for a completely pro-life....

The Tea Party faithful force GOP candidates into ever more ridiculously extreme, and often self - contradictory positions that make it impossible for that candidate to win a general election.

With just one day to go until the General election, Premier spoke with Christian candidates about why people should vote for their party.

The Republican candidates pander to the far right to win the nomination and then move to the center for the general election.

It's simple as this, Rick Santorum appeals to the less educated, extremely conservative and more bigot minded segment of rural America, which is largely dominated by Born again evangelicals, who as the article points out have a misguided view that that Mormons aren't Christian, and in their misguided bigotry seem to be voting against Romney based upon their religion rather than for a good candidate who can win the general election.

This latest foray into the magical world of Sol Campbell's Cosvervative adventures follows the news that the ex-Arsenal man was seen as a prospective Tory candidate for the London mayoral elections in 2016 and there were even suggestions he was being vetted to run for a set in Parliament in the upcoming General Election.

April 27, 2011The path to winning the 2012 general election for Ron Paul will not start during the primary season, but after as an indenpendent with Former Governor Jesse Ventura as his VP candidate.

In his report, Mr Burrowes applauds Mr Cameron's efforts to ensure parliamentary candidates be chosen so early - the next general election is not due for three or four years - but warns a central list of candidates is not the best way to get Tories elected.

This strategy looks to be focused on the general election because its goal is long - term support - building rather than short - term persuasion or fundraising — the move of a candidate who's willing to invest at least some online money in expanding the pool of supporters, volunteers and (ultimately) donors for the Fall rather than in trying to win Ohio and Texas in a couple of weeks.

It's been nearly a month since the general election season officially kicked off and so, far at least, there has been little airing from either candidate as to what they would do for the next four years.

«One thing about McDonnell and his tribe is that they're intellectually curious,» says Allen Simpson, public policy director at Barclays and chair of Labour In The City, who stood as Labour's candidate for Maidstone and the Weald in the general election.

Social media has been a game changer for the niche or downright odd candidates standing at general elections allowing them to reach a wider audience and, crucially, raise cash via crowd funding sites.

(DUNKIRK, NY)-- Chautauqua County Executive Greg Edwards, the Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of New York, today called Democrat Governor candidate Andrew Cuomo «desperate and misleading» for attacking Carl Paladino's business in his first general election television advertisement.

The Convention People's Party's 2016 Presidential candidate, Ivor Greenstreet, has called on Northerners to reject NPP as an option for change in the December 7 general elections.

Over two thousand four hundred (2,400) delegates of the Convention People's Party (CPP) are expected to converge on the Trade Fair Center in Accra for a National Delegates Congress to elect a new Presidential Candidate for the upcoming General elections in November this year.

Quite a lot of Americans wouldn't vote for an atheist on general principles; in 2012, a poll estimated it was around 43 % for a presidential election, assuming the candidate was of their party and well - qualified.

As a reminder of Unite's importance though; Unite are still the biggest funder of the party (in the first week of the election campaign they gave # 2.4 m of the total # 2.7 m received by Labour), they have upwards of one million members they can encourage to register as supporters in a leadership election (and indeed activate in Parliamentary candidate selections), Unite has three seats on the NEC and of course Len's chief of staff, Andrew Murray, was seconded to Jeremy's team for the general election campaign.

But DeFrancisco has stopped campaigning as Molinaro appears poised to be the designated candidate for the general election this year.

So, expect to see more comments like this because it will serve the dual purpose of trying to weaken Gillibrand for the general election while also making Long's case that she is the best candidate to take on the Senator.

Public affairs boss Anthony Calvert was confirmed as the Tory candidate for Wakefield at the general election last week.

Of course, I believe all of these candidates are also attorneys, which means they can be nominated for judgeships to get them off the general election ballot.

She began working for Theresa May during the 2010 general election campaign, after a few attempts to win selection as a parliamentary candidate.

6) Candidate selections - the next three months are key to putting in place Labour candidates for the top 75 target seats at the next general election.

The only thing stopping it bursting out into the open is the fear candidates have of being blamed for bringing down May and plunging the party into another general election before it's ready to fight one.

Nonetheless, as a tactical device it was highly successful - certainly many of the primary voters will now feel invested in the candidate and vote for her again at the general election.

The vice-presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has asked Muslims to pray for the country and work towards unity and peace before, during and after this year's general election.

A review by Sir Eric Pickles into last year's general election called for parliamentary candidates to be in place in «battleground seats» by June 2018 «to ensure they are well - established within the seat before the next scheduled General Election on 5th May 2022&general election called for parliamentary candidates to be in place in «battleground seats» by June 2018 «to ensure they are well - established within the seat before the next scheduled General Election on 5th May 2022election called for parliamentary candidates to be in place in «battleground seats» by June 2018 «to ensure they are well - established within the seat before the next scheduled General Election on 5th May 2022&General Election on 5th May 2022Election on 5th May 2022».

Mangano, who is awaiting trial on federal corruption charges, has yet to declare that he is not seeking a third term, but his only remaining option to qualify for the Nov. 7 general election would be to distribute petitions to be an independent candidate under a nonestablished minor party.

The doubling of the vote for fascist candidates in the general election should set the alarm bells ringing about the risk of a rise of racism and fascist activity under a right wing Labour government.

A bid for attorney general is a much riskier bet, especially considering state election law is fuzzy about whether a congressional candidate can run for the post this late in the midterm election cycle.

It is important to note that under Speaker Sheldon Silver's bill, (1) receiving public funds depends on the candidate's ability to raise money from numerous small donors, so only donations up to $ 250 are matched with taxpayer dollars and that (2) candidates are limited to a maximum amount of public funds ($ 400,000 for Senate candidates and $ 200,000 for Assembly candidates in the general election race).

The general election is slated for November 6th, and candidates have until April 12th to file nominating petitions.

Immediately after an Electoral Commissioner has endorsed the writ in accordance with section 153A or section 153B or section 153C, the Electoral Commission must notify the Governor - General of the need for a fresh election because of the death or the incapacity of the candidate concerned.

The filing deadline for independent candidates participating in the general election was June 3, 2014.

An independent candidate must petition for placement on the general election ballot.