Front runner
In US politics, being an early front-runner in a US presidential campaign guarantees you will be in the first Presidential Debate. This also brings more media coverage, but it does not guarantee you would be the party's nominee.
John Warner announced that he would retire from the US Senate at the end of his current term. Mark Warner is the front runner for the nomination from the Democratic side. Jim Gilmore is the front runner on the Republican side.
According to the media, she is the front runner in the forthcoming election.
Front-loading is when states choose an early primary date. It enables the better-funded candidates to advertise and compete is several states simultaniously. Winners of the "Super Tuesday" events then appear to have momentum and support, which tends to force-out the 2nd tier candidates.
Sikkim Democratic Front was created in 1993.
Nigerien Democratic Front was created in 1957.
Democratic Front Party was created in 2007.
Democratic Youth Front was created in 1956.
Robert Kennedy was a front-runner for the Democratic nomination in 1968 when he was shot down by Sirhan Sirhan.
The first president of the United States to campaign actively was William Harrison. Harrison was with the Whig party.
Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine was created in 1969.