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favorite son

fa·vor·ite son (plural fa·vor·ite sons)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. man known to community: a successful man who is admired by the people of his hometown or home state

2. U.S. preferred presidential candidate: a politician preferred for nomination as a presidential candidate by delegates from his own state at a national convention

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