### Question
How does EXTORTION AND THREATS define major candidate for the office of President or Vice President?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 879*, **major candidate for the office of President or Vice President** is defined as:

> a candidate referred to in subsection (a)(7) of section 3056 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 879*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 41-EXTORTION AND THREATS**

