A person who was not elected or selected; an unsuccessful or defeated candidate.
落選者は支援者に感謝の挨拶を述べた。
The unsuccessful candidate expressed gratitude to their supporters.
予想外の結果で、現職が落選者となった。
In an unexpected result, the incumbent became a losing candidate.
落選者のコメントは地方紙に掲載された。
The losing candidate's comments were published in the local paper.