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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As Pratt’s candidacy capitalizes on the dismay of Angelenos, the voter pool of the November election will likely be far different that the primary, a referendum on the president.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 May 2026
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra pushed Adebayo’s candidacy during the season, going as far as to compare Adebayo and Wembanyama.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2026
In April, Kalshi suspended three congressional candidates who wagered on their own candidacies.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 22 May 2026
Sonko, who heads the Pastef party, was barred from running after a defamation conviction was upheld by Senegal's supreme court, and the Constitutional Court dismissed his candidacy.
—ABC News, 22 May 2026
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 May 2026
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra pushed Adebayo’s candidacy during the season, going as far as to compare Adebayo and Wembanyama.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2026
In April, Kalshi suspended three congressional candidates who wagered on their own candidacies.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 22 May 2026
Sonko, who heads the Pastef party, was barred from running after a defamation conviction was upheld by Senegal's supreme court, and the Constitutional Court dismissed his candidacy.
—ABC News, 22 May 2026
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“Candidacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candidacy. Accessed 29 May. 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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