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