candidate nominations

Proposed contender picks

Candidate nominations are the formal proposals of individuals to stand for election or appointment to a position.

In political contexts, nominations occur through primaries, caucuses, or party conventions: She secured enough delegates to win the nomination.

The phrase also applies to awards and honors: The film received multiple Oscar nominations.

The process determines who appears on ballots or shortlists for consideration.

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