nominee

as in candidate
one who has been chosen by some authority for a specific position or duty as the club's vice presidential nominee, she was expected to support the president's position

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candidate
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  • The 2022 All-Star Game starter for the AL, McClanahan was an emerging Cy Young candidate before a back injury, Tommy John surgery and a triceps injury that has delayed his return this season.
    Tim Britton, New York Times, 13 May 2025
  • These initial filters help save valuable time by weeding out candidates who aren't truly committed.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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“Nominee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nominee. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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