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Chiefly U.S. A candidate who receives a high number of votes in an election.
A recommendation given by a party leader to a parliamentary candidate. Also attributive, as coupon candidate, coupon election, coupon majority.
Politics. A candidate in a primary election.
U.S. Politics. Originally: a political candidate, esp. one lacking qualifications or experience, who is expected to win an election based on voters'…