A running mate is a person who is chosen to run alongside a candidate for an elected office. The term 'running mate' is most commonly used in the United States when referring to the Vice Presidential candidate of a Presidential ticket. The three crossword solutions for the term 'running mate' are ELOPER (6 letters), COHOST (6 letters), and VEEP (4 letters). Eloper is a combination of the words 'ELECT' and 'HELPER' and is another term for a running mate. Cohost is a combination of the words 'CAMPAIGN' and 'HOST' and is another term for a running mate. Veep is an abbreviation for Vice President, which is the title of the running mate of the President.