electioneer
verb (used without object)
to work for the success of a particular candidate, party, ticket, etc., in an election.
electioneering
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a word derived from
electioneer.
Example Sentences
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Because the ads named Sen. Feingold, they were considered electioneering and thus subject to regulation under the law.
From Slate ● Oct. 21, 2025
In a sign that money is tight, electioneering has been somewhat muted compared to the past.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2025
Ever the blunt law professor, even in the final days of her Senate campaign, Porter wanted to ensure she was following applicable electioneering rules before continuing her impromptu Saturday morning news conference.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2024
Our electioneering foundation has been built on a flawed assumption.
From Salon ● Feb. 17, 2024
Contemplating the grand tour of Lawrence and Alvarez and the resurgent electioneering of Teller for the Super, Oppenheimer aired his doubts to Conant in a letter affectionately addressed to “Uncle Jim.”
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
