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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There are currently no comments publicly visible on the account that express any sentiment toward the account’s transition to a congressional candidacy page.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
With the circulation of candidacy petitions well underway, the party has yet to formally field a full slate of candidates against Democrats who hold all statewide offices.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
The selection came after a rule change for the candidacy selection, with voting taking place over two rounds.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2025
The Georgia Democratic Party responded to Dooley's candidacy in a statement.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
With the circulation of candidacy petitions well underway, the party has yet to formally field a full slate of candidates against Democrats who hold all statewide offices.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
The selection came after a rule change for the candidacy selection, with voting taking place over two rounds.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2025
The Georgia Democratic Party responded to Dooley's candidacy in a statement.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for candidacy
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“Candidacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candidacy. Accessed 20 Aug. 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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