vice-presidential candidate; running mate
Used in political contexts, especially in elections where a vice-presidential candidate is paired with a presidential candidate.
She was chosen as the vice-presidential candidate.
The presidential candidate and the running mate gave a speech together.
Refers to the presidential candidate, while 副大統領候補 is the vice-presidential candidate or running mate.
Compound of 副 (vice-), 大統領 (president), and 候補 (candidate).