be a candidate

Example Sentences

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Sir Keir would automatically be a candidate, without any need to solicit nominations himself.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

However, the French presidential election will be held in April of next year, and Macron won’t be a candidate, since he has already served two consecutive terms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

The following day, Caruso political consultant Mike Murphy said the developer, who lost to Bass in 2022, was “incredibly moved” by the outpouring of support but “will not be a candidate for mayor.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026

"Neither I nor any member of this transition will be a candidate for anything... As soldiers, we value our word very much," he said at the time.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

I will not be a candidate, and I will not be chosen.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black