### Question
What is the definition of candidate?


### Answer
The definition of **candidate** is as follows in *26 U.S.C. § 9032*:

> 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**

