favorite son

/ˌfeɪvərɪt sən/
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Other forms: favorite sons

Definitions of favorite son
  1. noun
    a United States politician favored mainly in his or her home state
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    type of:
    campaigner, candidate, nominee
    a politician who is running for public office
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