a person who wishes, or who is put forward by others, to take an office or position (e.g. for election to Parliament)

person desiring political office, job

a person who favours or supports democracy

person pursuing or occupying elective office

a person taking an active part in government, especially as an elected representative

person pursuing or occupying elective office

of, relating to, supporting the principles of, a republic

person pursuing or occupying elective office