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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No one needed his blessing to enter the race, or his backing to sustain their candidacy.
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But Fuller says what ultimately shapes his candidacy goes beyond policy.
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Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
Pulido officially announced his Democratic candidacy for Texas' 15th Congressional District in September 2025.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
But Fuller says what ultimately shapes his candidacy goes beyond policy.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Trump’s allies see Swalwell’s bid to boost his candidacy as likely to fail.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Candidacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candidacy. Accessed 5 Apr. 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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