1. involving or relating to multiple candidates, especially in an election or selection process
Usage: technical/formal; commonly used in political science and election contexts

Examples

• The multicandidate primary election allowed voters to choose from five different nominees.
• In a multicandidate race, the winner often receives less than 50 percent of the vote.
• The party held a multicandidate debate to help voters compare the candidates' positions.
• Multicandidate elections can lead to more diverse representation in government.
• The polling firm conducted a multicandidate survey to measure support across all contenders.