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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Among those backing his candidacy is the Club for Growth PAC, which rolled out its support for him last week.
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Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 2 June 2025
The candidacies are nonpartisan, but the ballot will indicate which candidates have been proposed by committees from the executive, legislative or judicial branch, as well as those who are currently in office.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
Among those backing his candidacy is the Club for Growth PAC, which rolled out its support for him last week.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 27 May 2025
Shortly after her defeat, Kim declared her candidacy in December to fill the now- vacant 5th District seat, which Agran left after winning the mayoral election.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
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“Candidacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candidacy. Accessed 10 Jun. 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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