In an election campaign, a candidate's running mate is the person that they have chosen to help them in the election. If the candidate wins, the running mate will become the second most important person after the winner.
[mainly US]
His name is being touted widely as a vice-presidential running mate.
running mate in British English
noun
1. US
a candidate for the subordinate of two linked positions, esp a candidate for the vice-presidency
2.
a horse that pairs another in a team
running mate in American English
US
1.
a horse used in a race to set the pace for another horse from the same stable
2.
a candidate for the lesser of two closely associated offices, as for the vice-presidency, in his or her relationship to the candidate for the greater office
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running mate
British English: running mate NOUN
In an election campaign, a candidate's running mate is the person that they have chosen to help them in the election. If the candidate wins, the running mate will become the second most important person after the winner.
He selected her as his running mate.
American English: running mate
Brazilian Portuguese: companheiro de chapa
Chinese: 竞选伙伴
European Spanish: compañero de lista
French: candidat à la vice-présidence
German: Vizepräsidentschaftskandidat
Italian: candidato alla seconda carica per importanza