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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Marty Weber has ended his candidacy, though his name will remain on the ballot.
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Pioneer Press Elections Team, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
In 2024, Machado’s candidacy was blocked, she was prevented from leaving the country, and she has been forced to live in hiding.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Platner, asked recently about Mills' seemingly imminent candidacy, told Maine Public that his campaign won't change its approach much.
—NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
The candidates must seek to remove their names before their candidacy is certified by the bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission and pay a $1,000 fee for national and statewide offices and $250 for legislative offices, under the proposal.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025
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Pioneer Press Elections Team, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
In 2024, Machado’s candidacy was blocked, she was prevented from leaving the country, and she has been forced to live in hiding.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Platner, asked recently about Mills' seemingly imminent candidacy, told Maine Public that his campaign won't change its approach much.
—NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
The candidates must seek to remove their names before their candidacy is certified by the bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission and pay a $1,000 fee for national and statewide offices and $250 for legislative offices, under the proposal.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Candidacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candidacy. Accessed 17 Oct. 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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