Candidacy
noun
The condition of being a candidate for a job, position, or award.
John announced his candidacy for the mayor's office.
Often appears as...
- announce one's candidacy
- withdraw one's candidacy
noun
The period during which a person is a candidate.
During his candidacy, he faced several scandals.
Often appears as...
- during one's candidacy
- extend one's candidacy
noun
The condition of being a candidate for a job, position, or award.
John announced his candidacy for the mayor's office.
Often appears as...
- announce one's candidacy
- withdraw one's candidacy
noun
The period during which a person is a candidate.
During his candidacy, he faced several scandals.
Often appears as...
- during one's candidacy
- extend one's candidacy
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Election Context
Used mostly in political or organizational contexts when someone seeks an elected position.
She declared her candidacy for the board of directors.
Pro Tip 2/3Professional Tone
'Candidacy' carries a formal tone and is often used in official or serious settings.
The committee will review his candidacy for the role of chairman.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Announcement
Typically involves a public declaration of intent to run for a position or honor.
After months of speculation, she officially announced her candidacy.
Pro Tip 1/3Election Context
Used mostly in political or organizational contexts when someone seeks an elected position.
She declared her candidacy for the board of directors.
Pro Tip 2/3Professional Tone
'Candidacy' carries a formal tone and is often used in official or serious settings.
The committee will review his candidacy for the role of chairman.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Announcement
Typically involves a public declaration of intent to run for a position or honor.
After months of speculation, she officially announced her candidacy.
Pro Tip 1/3Election Context
Used mostly in political or organizational contexts when someone seeks an elected position.
She declared her candidacy for the board of directors.
Pro Tip 2/3Professional Tone
'Candidacy' carries a formal tone and is often used in official or serious settings.
The committee will review his candidacy for the role of chairman.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Announcement
Typically involves a public declaration of intent to run for a position or honor.
After months of speculation, she officially announced her candidacy.
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three significant events made this very clear to me the first was the historical presidential candidacy of a black man Barack Obama and a white woman Hillary Clinton for the President of the United States the second was the appointment of a fiery young conductor by the name of
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It's time for women to...
that any woman announcing her candidacy had earned. So it would be an understatement to say that I had to work extremely hard to get my seat at the table and access to television, because the network decided that they would only include
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Rob Lowe on Playing...
honored to be asked and it's been an amazing experience I think for known figures the key is inhabitation not imitation I am today announcing my candidacy for the presidency of the United States my goal
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How to bring classical...
three significant events made this very clear to me the first was the historical presidential candidacy of a black man Barack Obama and a white woman Hillary Clinton for the President of the United States the second was the appointment of a fiery young conductor by the name of
Video examples
It's time for women to...
that any woman announcing her candidacy had earned. So it would be an understatement to say that I had to work extremely hard to get my seat at the table and access to television, because the network decided that they would only include
Video examples
Rob Lowe on Playing...
honored to be asked and it's been an amazing experience I think for known figures the key is inhabitation not imitation I am today announcing my candidacy for the presidency of the United States my goal
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Michelle Bachelet
Chilean Politician
The possibility of my presidential candidacy emerged spontaneously in public opinion polls. For my part, I noticed people's affection when I was doing work on the ground. I think the important thing is that my candidacy was born from citizens themselves, driven by the people and which the parties picked up favorably.
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Mark Cuban
American Businessman
Up until Trump announced his candidacy, the conventional wisdom was that you had to be a professional politician in order to run. You had to have a background that was politically scrubbed. In other words, smart people who didn't live perfect lives could never run.
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Jagmeet Singh
Canadian Lawyer
For any kid who feels like a newcomer, who feels like they don't belong, my candidacy says, 'Not only do you belong, you can also aspire to run this country.
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Deborah K. Ross
American Politician
I am convinced that my dark-horse candidacy helped pave the way for women and members of underserved communities to seek political office.
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Larry Wilmore
American Comedian
We will see about Obama's legacy. I still think the historical nature of his candidacy will be the biggest part of his legacy.
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Chelsea Clinton
American Celebrity
When my father announced his campaign for president on Oct. 3, 1991, I had already cast my vote in favor of his candidacy.
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Ralph Norman
American Politician
My candidacy is one that fits the district and fits the Mick Mulvaney-Jim DeMint philosophy.
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Bret Stephens
American Journalist
The candidacy of Donald Trump is the open sewer of American conservatism.
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Ari Melber
American Journalist
Many candidates use a political autobiography to sell their candidacy.
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Ron DeSantis
American Politician
I am very grateful to Jeb Bush for his support of my candidacy.
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Michelle Bachelet
Chilean Politician
The possibility of my presidential candidacy emerged spontaneously in public opinion polls. For my part, I noticed people's affection when I was doing work on the ground. I think the important thing is that my candidacy was born from citizens themselves, driven by the people and which the parties picked up favorably.
Quote examples
Mark Cuban
American Businessman
Up until Trump announced his candidacy, the conventional wisdom was that you had to be a professional politician in order to run. You had to have a background that was politically scrubbed. In other words, smart people who didn't live perfect lives could never run.
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Jagmeet Singh
Canadian Lawyer
For any kid who feels like a newcomer, who feels like they don't belong, my candidacy says, 'Not only do you belong, you can also aspire to run this country.
Quote examples
Deborah K. Ross
American Politician
I am convinced that my dark-horse candidacy helped pave the way for women and members of underserved communities to seek political office.
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Larry Wilmore
American Comedian
We will see about Obama's legacy. I still think the historical nature of his candidacy will be the biggest part of his legacy.
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Chelsea Clinton
American Celebrity
When my father announced his campaign for president on Oct. 3, 1991, I had already cast my vote in favor of his candidacy.
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Ralph Norman
American Politician
My candidacy is one that fits the district and fits the Mick Mulvaney-Jim DeMint philosophy.
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Bret Stephens
American Journalist
The candidacy of Donald Trump is the open sewer of American conservatism.
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Ari Melber
American Journalist
Many candidates use a political autobiography to sell their candidacy.
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Ron DeSantis
American Politician
I am very grateful to Jeb Bush for his support of my candidacy.
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