The Candidate

"Hope, Inspiration. Someone who can do things in the light, who isn't afraid, someone who can protect himself. Felicity, I'm going to run for mayor."

- Oliver deciding to run for Mayor

"The Candidate" is the second episode of the fourth season of Arrow and the seventy-first episode overall. It aired on October 14, 2015.

Synopsis
When an old family friend, Jessica Danforth, tells Oliver and Thea that she is going to run for mayor, both Queens are concerned considering the last three mayors have been murdered. Despite their protests, Jessica makes her announcement so Green Arrow and Speedy vow to protect her. Meanwhile, Thea begins to exhibit effects from the Lazarus Pit. In addition, Felicity is faced with a tough business decision and looks to one of her employees, Curtis Holt, for help.

Production
Preparation ran from July 14 until July 22, 2015. Filming ran from July 23 until August 5, 2015.