Synonyms of pothunters

2 Syllables
entrant, stumper, claimant, bidder, suitor, seeker, runner
3 Syllables
applicant, hopeful, write-in, handshaker, job-hunter, nominee, contender, successor, aspirant, contestant
4 Syllables
solicitant, whistle-stopper, petitioner, competitor
5 Syllables
office-seeker, possibility