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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Community involvement Any interesting or significant experience in the community will add a dimension to your candidacy.
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Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
While Malloy's candidacy represents a clear challenge to Sanders' decades-long dominance in Vermont politics, the senator's enduring popularity and political influence remain formidable.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
No demographic group is homogenous and there is significant diversity throughout the swing states on a range of issues, however, by and large, youth voter registration has increased in both the Harris and Trump candidacy.
—Earl Carr, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Things were going fair to middling with his candidacy until Biden’s catastrophic, catatonic debate performance in June, which caused a major Democratic freak-out and resulted in his grudging departure from the ticket and endorsement of Harris.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
While Malloy's candidacy represents a clear challenge to Sanders' decades-long dominance in Vermont politics, the senator's enduring popularity and political influence remain formidable.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
No demographic group is homogenous and there is significant diversity throughout the swing states on a range of issues, however, by and large, youth voter registration has increased in both the Harris and Trump candidacy.
—Earl Carr, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Things were going fair to middling with his candidacy until Biden’s catastrophic, catatonic debate performance in June, which caused a major Democratic freak-out and resulted in his grudging departure from the ticket and endorsement of Harris.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Candidacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candidacy. Accessed 29 Nov. 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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