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 district that includes Savannah is rated solid Republican by CPR, and there is a wide field of candidates vying for the candidacy on both sides.
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Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2026
After Corey was leading by a 3-1 margin throughout the voting, Ackert withdrew his candidacy and called for unity.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
His party would likely replace him with one of his former allies, though none have yet filed for candidacy.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 15 May 2026
Kansas City’s allure grows As preparation and planning for the candidacy ramped up ahead of a decision that would come in 2022, Kansas City was becoming more energized, visible and appealing.
—Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
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Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2026
After Corey was leading by a 3-1 margin throughout the voting, Ackert withdrew his candidacy and called for unity.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
His party would likely replace him with one of his former allies, though none have yet filed for candidacy.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 15 May 2026
Kansas City’s allure grows As preparation and planning for the candidacy ramped up ahead of a decision that would come in 2022, Kansas City was becoming more energized, visible and appealing.
—Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
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“Candidacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candidacy. Accessed 18 May. 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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