Star candidate
A star candidate is a high-profile individual who is entering or re-entering elected politics. In Canada and the United Kingdom, the recruitment of a star candidate often includes a guaranteed nomination in a winnable seat.
Star candidates come from several different worlds:
- Notable figures from outside of politics.
- Notable figures in public life who do not hold public office.
- Highly visible politicians from other levels of government
- Former politicians who are returning to politics.
- Spouses, children, siblings, or other family of deceased or retired politicians.