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Unknown candidates do not have any particular name. People will announce are running. Some are nominated by obscure parties and are put on the ballot in some states. Third parties candidates sometime attract a significant number of votes, but they are hardly unknown. A darkhorse is a candidate who was not expected to win the nomination, but is nominated by a major party.That may the term you are thinking of.
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What is the vice presidential candidate called during the presidential campaign?
The vice presidential candidate is often referred to as the running mate of the presidential candidate during the campaign.
What is an person running for president called?
Presidential Candidate
What party are candidate for president and vice president called?
They are called the party's presidential ticket. Also the party's presidential nominees.
What is it called when someone runs for president?
The word "secede" seems strange here. People say a candidate withdrew or dropped out of the race, if he stopped seeking the nomination.
What is an unknown candidate running for presidency called?
"dark horse"
Voters who have not decided on a candidate at the start of a presidential campaign are called what?
Voters who have not decided are called undecided.
Voters who have not decided on a candidate at the start of a presidential campaign are called?
Voters who have not decided are called undecided.
What was the 1992 presidential candidate who called himself a new democrat?
Bill Clinton.
What is the speech called when a presidential candidate loses?
Losers usually make a concession speech, conceding defeat by the other candidate.
The primary role of a vice president show candidate who is chosen to balance the ticket is to?
Attract more voters for the presidential candidate
When is the vice presidential candidate chosen?
The candidate for vice-president is nominated at the same national convention that nominates the presidential candidate.
Who can campaign contributions to a presidential candidate?
Any American can make campaign contributions to a presidential candidate.
