candidacy
noun
can·di·da·cy
ˈkan-də-də-sē 
ˈka-nə-
plural candidacies
: the state of being a candidate
he is expected to announce his candidacy
Examples of candidacy in a Sentence
He withdrew his candidacy after the scandal damaged his reputation.
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Connolly, 74, more closely represents the establishment Democrats and has sat on the committee for 16 years — but some members in the party have expressed concerns about his candidacy following his cancer diagnosis last month.
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Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
Trump allies had been concerned that a successful effort to derail Hegseth’s candidacy would empower opposition to other nominees, undermining his projections of complete dominance of the party.
—Jill Colvin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
In 2015, Trump famously rode down the escalator of a New York office tower that bears his name and announced his candidacy for president.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Only allowing Republican chairmanships was a centerpiece of Cook's candidacy.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Dec. 2024
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Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
Trump allies had been concerned that a successful effort to derail Hegseth’s candidacy would empower opposition to other nominees, undermining his projections of complete dominance of the party.
—Jill Colvin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
In 2015, Trump famously rode down the escalator of a New York office tower that bears his name and announced his candidacy for president.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Only allowing Republican chairmanships was a centerpiece of Cook's candidacy.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Candidacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candidacy. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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candidacy
noun
can·di·da·cy
ˈkan-dəd-ə-sē
ˈkan-əd-
plural candidacies
: the state of being a candidate
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