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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However, that did not stop Kinloch from drawing thousands in a roaring crowd at the Fox Theatre when launching his candidacy.
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Dana Afana, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Here are the candidates who met Friday’s legal deadline for filing their candidacies in Ada County’s six cities — Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Kuna, Garden City and Star— and in school and other districts.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 1 Sep. 2025
This could lay the groundwork for a future candidacy—be that from Eric or another family member.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Gaines did not respond to a call from The Tennessean requesting comment on his candidacy.
—Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 30 Aug. 2025
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Dana Afana, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Here are the candidates who met Friday’s legal deadline for filing their candidacies in Ada County’s six cities — Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Kuna, Garden City and Star— and in school and other districts.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 1 Sep. 2025
This could lay the groundwork for a future candidacy—be that from Eric or another family member.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Gaines did not respond to a call from The Tennessean requesting comment on his candidacy.
—Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 30 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 10 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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