candidacy
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Explanation
Candidacy is the campaign journey someone undertakes to be elected to a position, like running for class president or trying out for a spot on the student council. If you were to officially declare that you were running for president or any other elected position, that is the start of your candidacy. This involves promoting your ideas, convincing others to vote for you, and participating in debates or discussions. Candidacy is a vital part of democratic processes, allowing people to present their qualifications and vision. Whether in school elections or national politics, candidacy is about showing why you’re the best person for the job.
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I asked Bores what he thought of it, and he said the premise was flawed, saying it’s the framing desired by the groups that want to sink his candidacy.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
The Nutrients study, conducted during the PhD candidacy of Tiago Bertola Lobato, was part of a broader FAPESP-supported project exploring how insulin resistance develops in non-obese animals.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
All five supervisors have endorsed Luna’s candidacy, along with the L.A.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
But his debate performance - along with gaffes during a Nato summit in the following weeks and a frail demeanour after a Covid diagnosis - ultimately led to him ending his candidacy.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
When the priest finally declared his candidacy for president, Farmer wrote in a journal, “Perhaps this is a singular chance to change Haiti.”
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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