as in applicant
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award
each candidate for town council was allowed to speak at the candidates' forum
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He has been involved in local politics, moderating a candidate forum for Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary and working on Sen. Angela Alsobrooks‘ campaign.
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Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2025
Chuck O’Neal Apopka Chuck O’Neal is the president of Speak Up Wekiva and was a 2016 candidate for state Senate.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2025
Weidel, a candidate for German chancellor, has met with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Musk.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
At future conventions, party delegates will endorse state and federal candidates, including for governor.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2025
Chuck O’Neal Apopka Chuck O’Neal is the president of Speak Up Wekiva and was a 2016 candidate for state Senate.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2025
Weidel, a candidate for German chancellor, has met with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Musk.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
At future conventions, party delegates will endorse state and federal candidates, including for governor.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Candidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candidate. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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