The election is a one-horse race because no one else is running.
one-horse race
idiomAn election campaign or other competitive situation in which only one competitor is entered or in which only one competitor has a realistic chance of winning.
With the main opposition party failing to field a candidate, the local election has become a one-horse race.
Given the incumbent's overwhelming popularity and the lack of a viable challenger, the upcoming contest is widely considered a one-horse race.
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caucus race
The competitive process in which a political party selects their candidate, especially presidential; a primary election via caucus.
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no horse in this race
No vested interest in the outcome of a contest or debate.
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one-horse town
A very small town, especially one of a rural nature and offering very few or no attractions.
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play the race card
To assert that race or racism is involved in a situation, especially in order to exploit racist or antiracist attitudes.
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race against time
A situation in which something must be done hurriedly, before a deadline.
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race of truth
A time trial.
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race out of the traps
To start something very quickly.
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race queen
A glamorous model accompanying the pit crew in Japanese motor racing.