candidacy

Example Sentences

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Kast has so far given no indication of whether he will support her candidacy.

From Barron's

Despite word that his father opposed his candidacy for fear of turning the revolutionary Islamic system of government into a hereditary one, Khamenei was for years considered a possible — perhaps even likely — successor.

From Los Angeles Times

Appearing before the Democratic faithful at the state party convention in San Francisco, hopefuls offered the whys and wherefore of their candidacies.

From Los Angeles Times

After announcing his candidacy fairly early in the race last September, he’s done the usual: hired a campaign manager, ran ads and crisscrossed the state holding rallies and fundraising.

From Salon

While even Flavio at first appeared unsure about his candidacy, at one point saying he might abandon his presidential aspirations for a "price", he has leaned into the role and slowly risen in opinion polls.

From Barron's