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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Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Oct. 2025
With the withdrawal of incumbent Mayor Eric Adams and endorsements from prominent progressive leaders, Mamdani's candidacy signals shifting political dynamics in America’s largest city.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Xayprasith-Mays posted a video on Facebook to announce her candidacy.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2025
Caiharr, Ricketts and Sanchez did not respond to The Star’s requests for information about their candidacy.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Candidacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candidacy. Accessed 1 Nov. 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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