Electioneering
verb
The act of campaigning for a political candidate or party in an election.
In the days leading up to the election, she was busy electioneering for her party.
Often appears as...
- active electioneering
- electioneering campaign
Usage tips
Academic
verb
The act of campaigning for a political candidate or party in an election.
In the days leading up to the election, she was busy electioneering for her party.
Often appears as...
- active electioneering
- electioneering campaign
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Political Context
Used in contexts related to politics and elections, not personal or informal situations.
The mayor's office denied any electioneering during the charity event.
Pro Tip 2/3Active Engagement
Implies active participation in political campaigns, more than just voting.
Volunteers spent weekends electioneering for the new candidate.
Pro Tip 3/3Pre-Election Period
Specifically refers to activities before an election, not ongoing political discussions.
The party ramped up their electioneering efforts as the election approached.
Pro Tip 1/3Political Context
Used in contexts related to politics and elections, not personal or informal situations.
The mayor's office denied any electioneering during the charity event.
Pro Tip 2/3Active Engagement
Implies active participation in political campaigns, more than just voting.
Volunteers spent weekends electioneering for the new candidate.
Pro Tip 3/3Pre-Election Period
Specifically refers to activities before an election, not ongoing political discussions.
The party ramped up their electioneering efforts as the election approached.
Pro Tip 1/3Political Context
Used in contexts related to politics and elections, not personal or informal situations.
The mayor's office denied any electioneering during the charity event.
Pro Tip 2/3Active Engagement
Implies active participation in political campaigns, more than just voting.
Volunteers spent weekends electioneering for the new candidate.
Pro Tip 3/3Pre-Election Period
Specifically refers to activities before an election, not ongoing political discussions.
The party ramped up their electioneering efforts as the election approached.
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Quote examples
Davy Crockett
American Explorer
I now say that the oldest man living never heard of the president of a great nation to come down to open electioneering for his successor. It is treating the nation as if it was the property of a single individual, and he had the right to bequeath it to whom he pleased - the same as a patch of land for which he had the patent.
Quote examples
Richard Painter
American Lawyer
I think there is an overwhelming support for campaign finance reform, and that includes conservatives and Republicans. Where the problem is is with the leadership; with the politicians who are benefiting from the big campaign contributions, and the dark money in the electioneering communications and so forth.
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Lara Trump
American Producer
This is America. We pick our leaders through democratic politics - ballot boxes, campaign stops, and good old-fashioned retail electioneering. It's a system that doesn't work without thousands of volunteers and ordinary supporters getting out in public and making the case for their preferred candidates.
Quote examples
Richard Painter
American Lawyer
Well, the elected officials in both parties are receiving campaign contributions and support through electioneering communications from groups that aren't technically affiliated with the campaigns, but really are. That's the off-the-books financing of electioneering communications that's going on.
Quote examples
Charles Kennedy
British Politician
As someone who has led his party through two general elections, I have not always been immune from feeling the pressure of electioneering tactics.
Quote examples
Davy Crockett
American Explorer
I now say that the oldest man living never heard of the president of a great nation to come down to open electioneering for his successor. It is treating the nation as if it was the property of a single individual, and he had the right to bequeath it to whom he pleased - the same as a patch of land for which he had the patent.
Quote examples
Richard Painter
American Lawyer
I think there is an overwhelming support for campaign finance reform, and that includes conservatives and Republicans. Where the problem is is with the leadership; with the politicians who are benefiting from the big campaign contributions, and the dark money in the electioneering communications and so forth.
Quote examples
Lara Trump
American Producer
This is America. We pick our leaders through democratic politics - ballot boxes, campaign stops, and good old-fashioned retail electioneering. It's a system that doesn't work without thousands of volunteers and ordinary supporters getting out in public and making the case for their preferred candidates.
Quote examples
Richard Painter
American Lawyer
Well, the elected officials in both parties are receiving campaign contributions and support through electioneering communications from groups that aren't technically affiliated with the campaigns, but really are. That's the off-the-books financing of electioneering communications that's going on.
Quote examples
Charles Kennedy
British Politician
As someone who has led his party through two general elections, I have not always been immune from feeling the pressure of electioneering tactics.
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