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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On Tuesday, Biss’ political director for that effort, state Sen. Robert Peters of Chicago, announced his candidacy for Kelly’s seat.
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Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
The Mecklenburg County Republican Party and the only Republican members of Mecklenburg’s legislative delegation, Rep. Tricia Cotham and Sen. Vickie Sawyer, announced their support for her candidacy this week.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
Jokić made another languid but undeniable case for his best player in the world candidacy, finishing Game 5 with an efficient 44/15/5 line.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Ron DeSantis is little more than a year removed from challenging Trump for the GOP presidential nomination only to get blown out in the Iowa caucuses and see his candidacy vanquished.
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
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Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
The Mecklenburg County Republican Party and the only Republican members of Mecklenburg’s legislative delegation, Rep. Tricia Cotham and Sen. Vickie Sawyer, announced their support for her candidacy this week.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
Jokić made another languid but undeniable case for his best player in the world candidacy, finishing Game 5 with an efficient 44/15/5 line.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Ron DeSantis is little more than a year removed from challenging Trump for the GOP presidential nomination only to get blown out in the Iowa caucuses and see his candidacy vanquished.
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
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“Candidacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candidacy. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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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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