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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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 26 June 2025
The first candidate floated for the run was former Gov. Chris Sununu, who despite not announcing his candidacy received Trump’s endorsement.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 26 June 2025
In 2024, Mamdani announced his candidacy for mayor of New York City in the 2025 election.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
His candidacy emphasizes religious legitimacy and theological orthodoxy.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
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“Candidacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candidacy. Accessed 6 Jul. 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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