candidacy

especially British, can·di·da·ture

[kan-di-duh-see]

noun

1. the fact or state of running for office or of seeking a position, title, degree, etc..

   She has announced her candidacy for the 51st seat in the Virginia House of Delegates.

Other Word Forms

• precandidacy noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of candidacy¹

candid(ate) ( def. ) + -acy ( def. )

Example Sentences

The Times reported this month that Solis was lining up support for a potential candidacy even before the new maps were finalized.

From Los Angeles Times

His candidacy was enhanced by the summer arrival of Nico Iamaleava from Tennessee, providing a prolific quarterback in search of a top option.

From Los Angeles Times

While the firebrand political figure was sidelined, 92-year-old President Paul Biya whose candidacy also faced opposition, was cleared to run for what would be his eighth term in the oil-rich Central African nation.

From BBC

Unlike in Mamdani’s case, Sanders’s primary candidacy ran aground after establishment Democrats united around a single candidate in response to the senator’s early successes in the presidential primary process.

From Salon

His candidacy follows a recent political divorce from key allies from the northern regions, who had been crucial in helping secure votes in previous elections from that part of the country.

From BBC

Related Words

• application 
• nomination