In politics,a dark-horse candidate is someone who is not well known to the public.

VOA: special.2009.07.12

It is the first malaria vaccine candidate to have large success during early testing.

VOA: special.2010.04.20

Alaska is the home of Governor Sarah Palin, the Republican candidate for vice president.

VOA: special.2009.03.02

Jayne Gardiner is a doctoral candidate at the University of South Florida.

VOA: special.2010.08.03

Stephen Brusatte is a doctoral candidate at Columbia University in New York.

VOA: special.2009.10.13

The idea is to give every candidate an equal opportunity, and prevent well funded politicians from gaining an unfair advantage.

VOA: standard.2009.07.27

Under questioning, Clinton said the United States is ready to work with whatever candidate wins Uruguay's presidential election in October.

VOA: standard.2009.09.15

Consideration is given to an equitable geographical distribution and a candidate's contribution to the maintenance of international peace and security.

VOA: standard.2009.10.15

He is expected to gain the support of most of those who voted for an independent candidate who finished third.

VOA: standard.2009.07.26

Dr.Penny Asbell,a doctor who performs the procedure, says people should be aware that not everyone is a good candidate for the surgery.

VOA: standard.2010.03.03

"To suggest that the United Nations in Afghanistan has supported one particular candidate over another is ludicrous,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.07

California U.S.Senate candidate Carly Fiorina, a breast cancer survivor, is criticizing a recent recommendation by the U.S.

VOA: standard.2009.12.06

He praised the candidate for his conduct throughout the election and said it is up to Afghan authorities to determine how to proceed.

VOA: standard.2009.11.01

Former Ivorian President Henri Konan Bdi, who is a candidate in the upcoming election, says the vote can still take place on November 29.

VOA: standard.2009.09.29