The phrase "eventual nominee" refers to the person who will eventually be chosen or selected as the official candidate for a certain position or award. Full definition
The number of eventual nominees - minimum of five, maximum of 10 - is determined by how many movies are listed first on ballots. (sfgate.com)
He told CNN he backs blocking Trump's eventual nominee for FBI director until an independent prosecutor is named. (newsday.com)
That year, network news coverage of running street battles between police and protesters undercut eventual nominee Hubert Humphrey and reinforced Richard Nixon's law - and - order message. (campaignsandelections.com)