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campaign fund

American  

noun

  1. money for a campaign, as of a political candidate, usually acquired through contributions by supporters.


Etymology

Origin of campaign fund

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05

Example Sentences

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This cash, most of which came from his House campaign fund, fueled an early wave of TV ads that helped establish name recognition in the state and an early lead in the polls.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

She was subsequently reimbursed from the campaign fund.

From BBC • Sep. 16, 2025

The leading crypto campaign fund, Fairshake, has reported nearly $203 million in contributions as of June 30.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2024

Watson had nearly $884,000 in his campaign fund in July.

From Washington Times • Sep. 14, 2023

He ran for the Board of Education in 1972 with a campaign fund of just $85—and nearly won.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson