Synonyms for «leading candidate»

primary leadership major prime top potential first former strong qualified worthy right incoming presidential future likely early best ideal current next possible political high principal front title mayoral main chief large prominent running great important preferred key perfect popular promising gubernatorial official alternative campaign quality serious name successful lieutenant

applicant contender nominee candidacy election leader party choice incumbent winner competitor job nomination frontrunner challenger president finalists selection campaigner person governor opponent shortlist mate position role office successor player mayor supporter runner list support members rival bid politician award representative place ballot pool partner contributor suspect field race profile