There is a legal debate about whether a candidate's realistic chance of winning an election should be considered when determining whether the candidate has standing to sue over election rules.
October 08, 2025
high
legal
Disagreement among legal advocates and judges about using candidates' electoral prospects in standing analysis
Political campaigns commonly face public scrutiny when previously undisclosed communications from candidates that contain violent or threatening language are made public.
medium
general
Describes a recurring dynamic in electoral politics regarding candidates' past communications.
Executive search firms are expected to vet candidates and provide accurate information about candidates' qualifications and eligibility for positions.
high
operational
Vetting and accurate representation of candidate credentials are standard functions attributed to executive search and recruitment firms.