Sentence examples for for election the from inspiring English sources

In Richmond, California, three seats on the City Council were up for election; the city also stood to elect a new mayor.

When there are more nominees than seats open for election, the nominees who receive the greatest number of votes are elected to the vacant seats.

To allow for proxy cards that reflect the complete choice of candidates for election, the definition of "bona fide nominee" would change.

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Ministers decided not to give those standing for election the usual free mailshot to voters, because it would have added £35m to the £75m bill for the vote.

"I think frankly if one does have to run for election the safe thing is to support a ban and you're a champion.

He also said that when it came time for elections, the United Nations might oversee the process.

At one point, Campbell flew to Burma to press for elections, the release of prisoners, and talks with ethnic groups.

Praetors usually stood for election with the consuls before the assembly of the soldiers, the Century Assembly.

In addition, the COO will be nominated for election to the Dell board, the firm said.

She ran for election to the National Congress with the PRD, but failed to get elected.