The ignorance of the LDS church is apparent here. Romney, even if he were called to be an Apostle would have at least 14 people ahead of him (and several younger than 65). I do not think “candidate” is a position. However, there was one Apostle than was Secretary of Agriculture which was a government position. Romney is not now a Bishop, although he has been one nor is he a Stake President, although he has been one.
You think that Bishop Romney’s climb in the religion is over and done with?