Aperson running for political office is called a

The correct answer is "Candidate."

A person running for political office is called a candidate.

The candidate has to form a campaign team and collect enough funds in order to start its political campaign. During the campaign, he/she is going to compete with other candidates. That is why is so important to have a good platform, communicate its ideas with clarity, have good marketing plans to transmit its ideas and be in constant contact with people to listen to their necessities.  

For wealth and to have power over goods and make their organization stronger.