Candidate

Person applying for a position or award.

applicant nominee

A candidate is a person who applies for or is considered for a position, award, or other opportunity. In politics, it refers to someone seeking elected office.

/ˈkændɪdət/

From Latin candidatus, meaning 'one dressed in white', referring to those eligible for public office who wore a white toga.

applicant nominee contender

person applicant

political candidate job candidate

election application process

political professional