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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His candidacy marries New Hampshire’s independent streak with Democrats’ desire to fight Trump and turn the page.
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Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
29 June 2026
His opponent, Stephanie Ruskay, struggled to articulate a clear rationale for her candidacy — one week running as a mom, the next as a rabbi.
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Bradley Honan,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2026
The decision reverses a June 15 determination by Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher, who concluded the Petersburg resident's candidacy was intended to confuse voters rather than represent a legitimate campaign.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
But Brewer’s entry in the race could present a challenge for the incumbent’s efforts to shore up his Black voter base, as would the potential candidacy of another prominent figure in the Black community, Willie Wilson.
—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
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Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
29 June 2026
His opponent, Stephanie Ruskay, struggled to articulate a clear rationale for her candidacy — one week running as a mom, the next as a rabbi.
—
Bradley Honan,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2026
The decision reverses a June 15 determination by Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher, who concluded the Petersburg resident's candidacy was intended to confuse voters rather than represent a legitimate campaign.
—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
But Brewer’s entry in the race could present a challenge for the incumbent’s efforts to shore up his Black voter base, as would the potential candidacy of another prominent figure in the Black community, Willie Wilson.
—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
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 30 Jun. 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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