leading candidate

Examples (10)

• According to the latest polls, he is the leading candidate for the presidency.
• After several interviews, Sarah emerged as the leading candidate for the marketing director position.
• The author's latest novel is considered the leading candidate for this year's top literary award.
• Do you think the current mayor is still the leading candidate for re-election?
• The party was in chaos after their leading candidate unexpectedly withdrew from the race.
• While she is the leading candidate, two other contenders are quickly gaining support.
• The old waterfront factory is a leading candidate for redevelopment into luxury apartments.
• He was the leading candidate until a scandal derailed his campaign.
• If he secures the endorsement, he will become the leading candidate almost overnight.
• The media has consistently portrayed her as the leading candidate from the start.