A candidate who runs for office without seeking a party nomination is known as a(an) ______.

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An independent candidate runs for office without a party nomination, meaning they are not affiliated with any political party. The other options are not the correct term for this type of candidate: primary candidate seeks a party nomination, second-string candidate refers to a backup candidate, and dark-horse candidate refers to a little-known candidate who is unexpectedly successful.

A Candidate Who Runs for Office Without Seeking a Party