Sentence examples for candidates nominated for from inspiring English sources

On the other hand, it has been argued that if there is no contest for the Presidency it does not affect the President's right or legitimacy to hold this office: If, on nomination day, there are two or more candidates nominated for election, the returning officer must immediately adjourn the election so that a poll can be taken.

There were 273 candidates nominated for the 2015 peace prize, five fewer than in 2014.

In 2013, 1,188 candidates nominated for the House of Representatives.

The vote is expected Friday or Saturday, with 13 candidates nominated for the post.

The UK has mustered one of its strongest-ever showings for the SEK5m prize, with 17 candidates nominated for bodies of work "in the spirit of Astrid Lindgren".

The American position leaves the selection process in limbo, raising the prospect that none of the three candidates nominated for the job will ultimately get it.

The only other significant candidate nominated for panel chairman is Dr. Rajendra K. Pachauri, an Indian engineer and economist who is now one of five vice chairmen.

On Tuesday night, Hallquist won her Democratic primary race in Vermont, becoming the first openly transgender candidate nominated for governor by a major party in the United States.

Prominent European leaders, including Angela Merkel, have rejected the idea that whichever party emerges with the most seats in the European parliament will simply have its candidate nominated for commission president.

A potential conflict arises when candidates are nominated for a fixed period of office and the norm requires a qualified majority for their nomination.

In total, 23 candidates were nominated for recognition in seven categories, including business and art, culture and sports, as well as young achievers.