### Question
How is the "candidate" defined?


### Answer
The term **candidate** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 207* as follows -

> any person who seeks nomination for election, or election, to Federal or State office or who has authorized others to explore on his or her behalf the possibility of seeking nomination for election, or election, to Federal or State office

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 207*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 11-BRIBERY, GRAFT, AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST**

