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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Republican Mark Fitzpatrick, Independent John Stegner and Democrat Terri Pickens have announced their candidacy for governor.
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Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
But the race was shook up last month when progressive politician Kim declared her candidacy.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
The ad is the first produced and paid for by Stratton’s own campaign, though her candidacy has been bolstered by millions of dollars in ads from an allied political action committee largely funded by Pritzker, the billionaire heir to the Hyatt Hotels fortune.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
My candidacy is set apart from others by extensive institutional knowledge and direct experience within the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
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Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
But the race was shook up last month when progressive politician Kim declared her candidacy.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
The ad is the first produced and paid for by Stratton’s own campaign, though her candidacy has been bolstered by millions of dollars in ads from an allied political action committee largely funded by Pritzker, the billionaire heir to the Hyatt Hotels fortune.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
My candidacy is set apart from others by extensive institutional knowledge and direct experience within the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 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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