candidacy

[ 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 Words From

• pre·can·di·da·cy noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of candidacy¹

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

Example Sentences

White evangelical Protestants, along with other conservative white Christians, were the principal actors who baptized, defended, rehabilitated and sustained Trump’s candidacy.

From Salon

He then switched to an independent candidacy but, failing to gain traction amid a series of controversies, dropped out of the race and endorsed Trump.

From BBC

Even after the debate poured gasoline on the fire, Biden and his allies spent a month resisting calls for him to step aside, leaving Harris with just over three months to define her candidacy.

From Salon

While women largely threw their support behind Harris over Trump, the vice-president's lead did not exceed the margins that her campaign had hoped her historic candidacy would turn out.

From BBC

Trump will be taking office having inherited an American economy that has performed very well, despite the discontent voiced among many voters who may have been the Achilles’ heel of Vice President Kamala Harris’ candidacy.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• application
• nomination