Answer: nomination

AnswerCrossword Clue
NOMINATIONBig news in Chicago.
NOMINATIONProcedure necessary for election.
NOMINATIONConvention climax.
NOMINATIONStep in the Presidential race.
NOMINATIONCandidate's first goal.
NOMINATIONConvention outcome
NOMINATIONOscar receipt
NOMINATIONAward season nod
NOMINATIONOscar hopeful's achievement
nominationthe act, process, or an instance of nominating
nominationThe action of nominating or state of being nominated
nominationA person or thing nominated