Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Nominee \Nom`i*nee"\, n. [See {Nominate}, and {-ee}.]
   A person named, or designated, by another, to any office,
   duty, or position; one nominated, or proposed, by others for
   office or for election to office.

Source : WordNet®

nominee
     n : a politician who is running for public office [syn: {campaigner},
          {candidate}]