der Direktkandidat
Translation
direct candidate, constituency candidate
Examples
Der Direktkandidat gewann den Wahlkreis.
The direct candidate won the constituency.
Sie wurde als Direktkandidatin aufgestellt.
She was put up as a direct candidate.
Grammar Patterns
to run as a ((direct candidate)) He is running as a direct candidate for his party.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wahlkreiskandidat; Antonyms: Listenkandidat (list candidate)
Etymology
Composed of 'Direkt' (direct) and 'Kandidat' (candidate). It refers to a candidate elected directly by the voters of a constituency.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'direct' line from the voter to this 'candidate' in an election.