Answer: nominates

AnswerCrossword Clue
NOMINATESProposes as a candidate
NOMINATESPicks
NOMINATESNames as Presidential candidate.
NOMINATESProposes for office.
nominatesPropose or formally enter as a candidate for election or for an honor or award
nominatesAppoint to a job or position
nominatesSpecify (something) formally, typically the date or place for an event
nominatesNOMINATE, to name as a candidate