Candidacy

Quick meaning: Candidacy is a noun meaning The state of being a candidate; candidateship.

Meaning

The state of being a candidate; candidateship.

Example Sentences

However, this almost certainly happened because of the third party candidacy of former Republican President Theodore Roosevelt

Let it be borne in mind, moreover, that since the period of his last candidacy he has rendered the most memorable services to the country

Anyhow, if the opportunity presented itself, Requesens thought that Philip should support the candidacies of Giovanni Ricci, Clemente Dolerá, and Ghislieri, . . .

Artiles, a Republican operative with a reputation for a foul mouth and sharp elbows, is accused of financing a sham candidate whose candidacy was intended to siphon votes from a legitimate Democratic candidate in a state Senate race in South Florida’s 37th District. The candidate has the same last name as then-Democratic incumbent Jose Javier Rodriguez but did not actively campaign for the seat and has since admitted being recruited as a spoiler.

Word Forms

• candidacies

Synonyms for candidacy

Depending on context, synonyms include campaigning, electioneering, candidature.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include candidature, electioneering, campaigning, candidate, election, nominee.

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