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
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He withdrew his candidacy after the scandal damaged his reputation.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
The denial of Willett’s approval comes after Tarrant County GOP Chair Tim Davis challenged the candidacy of seven Democrats running for judicial offices in the primaries.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
The Sea Kings likely strengthened their candidacy for the Open Division on Wednesday with their 76-54 win over Los Alamitos in a Sunset League game at Corona del Mar High.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
Hopefully, the candidacies of Buehrle, Johan Santana and Tim Hudson will one day be reconsidered by the Modern Era Committee.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Candidacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candidacy. Accessed 28 Jan. 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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