support a candidature

The people was enjoined to support his candidature in 1256, and certain ulemas accepted him.

This one accepted to support his candidature.

On the 2012 presidential election, he supported Vladimir Zhirinovsky's candidature.

That seems to be the best reason I can think of for moving away from him and supporting his brother's candidature.

Few days later, the party and its new president officially supported Pahor's candidature for President.

As my group's shadow rapporteur on Slovakia it gives me particular pleasure to support its candidature.

- Mr President-designate, you are aware that my group has decided not to support your candidature.

We have reached the point where applicants to join the permanent Security Council cite this status to support their candidature.

In this expectation, we support your candidature and keep our fingers crossed for your Presidency.

This was a very significant change of position by the President of the Commission, but it was not sufficient for us to support his candidature.