### Question
How is the term candidate defined?


### Answer
The term **candidate** is defined in *26 U.S.C. § 9032* as the following:

> an individual who seeks nomination for election to be President of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *26 U.S.C. § 9032*
  - Heading: **Subtitle H-Financing of Presidential Election Campaigns > CHAPTER 96-PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY MATCHING PAYMENT ACCOUNT**

