Political party’s candidate Crossword Clue

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Political party’s candidate Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a politician who is running for public office

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CANDIDATE (noun)
1. someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)
2. a politician who is running for public office
POLITICAL (adjective)
1. involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

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