The word "secede" seems strange here. People say a candidate withdrew or dropped out of the race, if he stopped seeking the nomination.
They are called running mates when they are running for election.
Presidential Candidate
Yes, the candidates running for president get to pick their own vice - president. After all, it has to be someone they get along well with.
a parkourist or a parkourite
someone running for president
Well then it wouldn't be fair to the other people running for president
Yes, a candidate is someone running for political office
The word "secede" seems strange here. People say a candidate withdrew or dropped out of the race, if he stopped seeking the nomination.
it is called a presidentceremony
challenger
Someone who is probably called the President
A criminal record does not automatically preclude someone from running for the office of President, however it may prevent that person from running for State office or even voting for themselves.