Answer: frontrunner

AnswerCrossword Clue
FRONTRUNNERLeader
FRONTRUNNERLeader.
FRONTRUNNERFavorite
FRONTRUNNERRace leader
FRONTRUNNERLeader in the polls
FRONTRUNNERPolitical leader?
frontrunnerthe leader in an event