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running mate

/ˈrʌnɪŋ meɪt/

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/ˈrʌnɪŋ meɪt/C1formalamericanpolitical
  • ruПолитический термин, обозначающий кандидата, баллотирующегося на второстепенную должность по одному списку с основным кандидатом, обычно кандидата в вице-президенты, баллотирующегося вместе с кандидатом в президенты.

A political term referring to a candidate running for a secondary office on the same ticket as the main candidate, typically a vice-presidential candidate running alongside a presidential nominee.

  1. Election partnerB2formal

    A person chosen by a candidate for a political office to run together on the same ticket, typically for the position of vice president or deputy.

    ruКандидат в напарники

    • The presidential candidate announced his running mate at the convention.
    • She was chosen as the running mate for the gubernatorial election.
    • The running mate delivered a powerful speech at the rally.