Question

A person who stands for election​

Answer 1

Answer:

This person is called a "nominee", though nominee often is used interchangeably with "candidate".

Answer 2

Answer:

Candidate

Explanation:

This person is called a "nominee", though nominee often is used interchangeably with "candidate". ... The act of being a candidate in a race for either a party nomination or for electoral office is called a "candidacy".