#candidate

Watch Democratic candidate Juliana Stratton dance to Cajmere’s ‘Percolator’ after historic Senate victory

She is only the second Black woman in history to represent the state of Illinois in the US Senate

DJ Mag · EN

What Is It About Jon Ossoff?

The candidate’s charisma is undeniable—but 2028 is still a long way off.

The Atlantic · EN

candidate

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 3, 2026 is: candidate • \KAN-duh-dayt\ • noun A candidate is someone who aspires to or is nominated or qualified for an office, membership, or award. Candidate may also refer to someone likely or suited to undergo or be chosen for something specified (as in "a candidate for surgery"), or to a student in the process of meeting final requirements for a degree (as in "a PhD candidate"). // The hiring team will select the best candidate for the job. See the entry > Examples: "Voters can choose up to three of the candidates on their ballot." — Mary Ram

Merriam-Webster Word of the Day · EN