What is another word for election campaign?

Pronunciation: [ɪlˈɛkʃən kampˈe͡ɪn] (IPA)

The term election campaign can be replaced with a number of synonyms depending on the context and the purpose of the campaign. Common synonymous terms include political campaign, electoral contest, political race, ballot drive, vote-seeking efforts, and electoral bid. Other possible synonyms may include electioneering, running for office, campaigning for election, hustings, or simply canvassing. Each of these terms describes the same process of seeking the support of voters for a candidate or a political party during elections. They all share the common objective of convincing people to vote in one's favour, whether by appealing to their interests, values, beliefs or emotions.

What are the hypernyms for Election campaign?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Election campaign

  • The Reagan Administration, generally regarded as having conducted the most successful Transition of modern times, had managed during the election campaign to build bridges to the Democrats in some areas, notably foreign and national security policy.
    Richard V. Allen
  • Get a good night's sleep and don't bug anybody without asking me. (To re-election campaign manager Clark MacGregor)
    Richard Milhous Nixon

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