Answer: nominee

AnswerCrossword Clue
NOMINEE

Oscar hopeful

NOMINEE

Primary winner

NOMINEE

Oscar-night VIP

NOMINEE
Oscar contender
NOMINEE
Primary figure?
NOMINEEChosen one
NOMINEEOscar night hopeful
NOMINEEPrize hopeful
NOMINEEOne in the running
NOMINEEOne who is honored and hopeful
NOMINEEConvention's choice
NOMINEEConvention VIP
NOMINEEParty choice
NOMINEEShe's in the running
NOMINEEElection hopeful
NOMINEERunner in a race
NOMINEEName on a slate
NOMINEEOne on a slate
NOMINEEOne up for something
NOMINEEConvention selection
NOMINEEOne being considered
NOMINEESlate entry
NOMINEEParty's chosen candidate
NOMINEEParty favorite
NOMINEEPrimary figure
NOMINEECandidate.
NOMINEECorsi was one.
NOMINEEChosen one for the party ticket.
NOMINEEWhat Taft wants to be.
NOMINEEOffice seeker.
NOMINEEMan in the running.
NOMINEEConvention choice.
NOMINEEThe party's choice.
NOMINEEConvention concern.
NOMINEEMcGovern, in 1972
NOMINEEHopeful campaigner
NOMINEEHumphrey in '68
NOMINEEConvention V.I.P.
NOMINEECandidate
NOMINEEName on a ticket