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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His candidacy fits into a larger mosaic because there are 34 Democrats in the 120-member House.
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Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2026
Among the 51 people vying for a seat on the board, Anderson is one of 28 candidates facing objections to her candidacy.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026
Levine’s missive comes amid an icy relationship with Hosseini, which has soured since the collapse of former University of Michigan President Santa Ono’s candidacy for the UF presidency.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
And this is where Brind’Amour’s overall candidacy becomes complicated.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 17 June 2026
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Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2026
Among the 51 people vying for a seat on the board, Anderson is one of 28 candidates facing objections to her candidacy.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026
Levine’s missive comes amid an icy relationship with Hosseini, which has soured since the collapse of former University of Michigan President Santa Ono’s candidacy for the UF presidency.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
And this is where Brind’Amour’s overall candidacy becomes complicated.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 17 June 2026
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“Candidacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candidacy. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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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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