There is no restriction on how many candidates can place their names in contention, meaning the ballot could generate a free-for-all, without some party discipline.

In Canada, a candidate for Member of Parliament must place a $1,000 deposit.

Mr. Fields said he was concerned that both candidates have placed too much emphasis on getting endorsements from ministers.

An independent candidate placed third in the vote.

Hence, having only one candidate unplaced is identical to having all candidates placed.

That the candidates so often sound alike places a greater premium on how they look.

For first time since 2005, no candidates from Sulawesi placed in the top 3.

The other candidates all placed in the single digits.

The intensity of concern among voters about issues like health care can shape the substance of the messages that candidates place before the public.

Competitive induction required candidates to place ten shots in a three inch circle at 200 yards.