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"
Information
Episode number	71 of 170
Original airdate	October 14, 2015
Written by	Marc Guggenheim Keto Shimizu
Directed by	John Behring
Guest stars
Neal McDonough as Damien Darhk (special appearance by) Echo Kellum as Curtis Holt Jimmy Akingbola as Baron Reiter Alexander Calvert as Lonnie Machin Elysia Rotaru Tiera Skovbye as Madison Danforth Jeri Ryan as Jessica Danforth
Chronology
Preceded by	"Green Arrow"
Followed by	"Restoration"

"The Candidate" is the ???th episode of Arrow. It aired on October 14, 2015. "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.