Select the most appropriate meaning of the bold idiom in the given sentence.
We now have an ex-Minister in the running from our constituency for the post of Member of Paraliament.

Options

A. contesting the seat
B. teaching yoga
C. giving speeches
D. jogging cveryday

Answer

A

Explanation

In the running = eligible to win something or be appointed to some position , in competition.
Look at the sentence :
I am in the running to win a new car.