candidate

[kan-di-deyt, -dit, kan-di-deyt] / ˈkæn dɪˌdeɪt, -dɪt, ˈkæn dɪˌdeɪt /

NOUN

person desiring political office, job

Synonyms

STRONGEST

applicant aspirant bidder competitor contender contestant nominee successor

STRONG

claimant entrant hopeful petitioner possibility pothunter runner seeker stumper suitor write-in

WEAK

dark horse favorite son handshaker job-hunter office seeker possible choice solicitant whistle-stopper

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The party has been vetting candidates ahead of the Welsh Senedd election in May but has yet to announce who will be standing, its policies or its Welsh leader.

From BBC

Every candidate enters a contest with a backstory and a record, which is condensed to a summary that serves as calling card, strategic foundation and a rationale for their run.

From Los Angeles Times

Sunday's vote will select candidates ahead of a final round on April 26, with results due May 13.

From Barron's

Some receive requests for meetings from foreign embassy officials, PR companies or political activists advocating on behalf of a candidate.

From The Wall Street Journal

In 1960, Democratic presidential candidate John F. Kennedy was losing Black support.

From The Wall Street Journal

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