noncandidate

[ non-kan-di-deyt, -dit ]

noun

1. a person who has not yet announced their availability for election to a political office or who has declared that they will not be a candidate.

Other Words From

• non·candi·da·cy noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of noncandidate¹

First recorded in 1940–45; non- + candidate

Example Sentences

The new laws include one that prohibits holding fundraisers during the legislative session and another requiring certain nonprofit organizations operating as noncandidate committees to disclose the names of people giving them more than $10,000.

From Seattle Times

The measure requires certain nonprofit organizations operating as noncandidate committees to disclose the names of people giving them more than $10,000.

From Washington Times

There has, however, been some major ad spending on behalf of a familiar noncandidate, who is at least as of now not running for governor — former governor Andrew M. Cuomo.

From New York Times

The noncandidate’s latest book, titled “France Hasn’t Said Its Last Word,” sold more than 160,000 copies in the first three weeks after it was published.

From Washington Post

Mr. Zemmour, 63, is a noncandidate who has done nothing to deny intense speculation that he will soon become one.

From New York Times