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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The concerns colored their respective candidacies to the point that key races were lost.
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Kimberly Ross, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The vacancy would be filled by the mayor pro tem; that is currently Ryana Parks-Shaw, who has announced her candidacy for mayor in the 2027 local election.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
While no candidate has formally announced their candidacy, those rumored to be in the running include California Governor Gavin Newsom, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker.
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Johnson’s candidacy represents a signal to Hollywood’s willingness to expand its definition of who belongs in the Oscar conversation.
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Kimberly Ross, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The vacancy would be filled by the mayor pro tem; that is currently Ryana Parks-Shaw, who has announced her candidacy for mayor in the 2027 local election.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
While no candidate has formally announced their candidacy, those rumored to be in the running include California Governor Gavin Newsom, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Johnson’s candidacy represents a signal to Hollywood’s willingness to expand its definition of who belongs in the Oscar conversation.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Candidacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candidacy. Accessed 15 Sep. 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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