He was also regarded as a potential candidate for leadership in future years.

He was regarded as a likely candidate to replace his deceased father as defense minister in 2011.

He was not regarded as a serious candidate by most delegates, and received only 21 votes.

Before his election to the court, he was regarded as a candidate for secretary-general of the United Nations.

He regards himself as a certain candidate for the Dogeship.

By the time that the election came around, he was no longer even regarded as a viable candidate.

The 35-year old Showalter had been regarded as a managerial candidate and was part of the organization for 16 seasons.

The Times regarded her as a candidate "of outstanding personality".

He was not regarded as a prominent candidate, and received only five votes on the first ballot.

The city is regarded as a strong candidate for global city status.