Related Clues:

• Choice of a political party
• Aspirant
• He's put up, but setter's a long time without rising
• New competitor
• One who is honored and hopeful
• Contest competitor
• One in an open, say
• Name in an envelope
• Excited Oscars attendee
• Race hopeful
• I'm no Machiavellian, born to be contender
• Party choice
• One running for office
• One named to act for another
• Old men in trouble finally hire someone to act for them