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A person who is nominated to be a candidate for election is a nominee, although this term is often used interchangeably with candidate. Candidates may also be called incumbents if they are already serving in the office for which they are hoping to be re-elected. The term challengermight also be used for a person who is running against an incumbent.
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An elected official that is already in office and likely to win re-election?
The person who is in office and seeking re-election is the incumbant electee. If he is likely to get re-elected, he is called a shoo-in.
What type of election ballot lists the candidates according to the office they are seeking?
an office block ballot
A person running for office in any election?
the answer is candidate
What is the naming of a candidate who will seek election for public office?
Nomination is the word you are seeking. It comes from the Latin for "naming"
What is the ceremony held when a person takes over office after an election?
The ceremony after a person takes office is called an "inauguration."
What is The most commonly held office for a person seeking the presidency?
Governor.
This term refers to a person running for office in any election?
A candidate
What is the term that is used to describe an office holder after an election that he or she lost and before the winner takes office?
A person is a 'lame duck' if he or she has lost the election (or did not run for a new term) during the time between the election and the swearing in of new office holders.
Before a person wins an election he or she runs for office as a?
Candidate - Gov NovaNet
Another name for a legislator running for re -election?
Incumbent- The person holding a particular political office. Generally, an incumbent seeking reelection has a better chance of winning than those challenging the incumbent do. Incumbent- The person holding a particular political office. Generally, an incumbent seeking reelection has a better chance of winning than those challenging the incumbent do.
What is meant by mid-term poll or election?
Mid-term poll or election is a survey conducted after the election of a person. It is usually before the expiration of one's term of office.
What do you call a person who has won a presidential election but has not yet taken office?
President-elect
