political campaign
/pəˈlɪtɪkəl ˈkæmpeɪn/ · po·li·ti·cal cam·paign
noun
- An organized effort to influence the political decision‑making process, especially to elect a candidate or advance a policy. The candidate’s political campaign focused on healthcare reform and climate action.
- A series of coordinated activities—rallies, advertisements, canvassing, debates—intended to persuade voters. During the political campaign, volunteers knocked on doors across the district.
Synonyms
election driveelectoral effortcampaignpolitical driveelectoral campaignpolitical contestvote‑seeking effortpolitical operation
Antonyms
Did you know? The 1840 U.S. presidential race between William Henry Harrison and Martin Van Buren is often cited as the first modern political campaign, featuring mass rallies, slogans like “Tippecanoe and Tyler Too,” and extensive newspaper advertising.