campaign for
idiom
1
: to lead or take part in a campaign to support (someone or something) or to achieve (something)
I campaigned for her when she ran for governor.
a time when women were campaigning for the right to vote
2
: to try to be elected to the position of (an elected official, such as president, mayor, governor, etc.)
He campaigned for president.
Examples of campaign for in a Sentence
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Times journalists are not allowed to endorse or campaign for candidates or political causes.
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Sharon Lafraniere, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2024
Jeff Kahrs, until recently a senior advisor and district director for LaTurner, announced his campaign for Kansas’ 2nd Congressional District on Thursday, a week after LaTurner stunned Kansas Republicans with his decision, citing a desire to pursue other opportunities and spend time with family.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2024
The fact that his measure, Proposition 1, barely survived despite many millions of dollars being spent on the campaign for it, indicates anew that Californians are growing weary of politicians’ promises to end the crisis.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2024
Former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel, who is now a Waukesha County Circuit judge, launched a campaign for Supreme Court in December.
—Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
Fong has endorsed Ken Weir, a member of the Bakersfield City Council and the chairman of the Kern County Republican Party, who is running a write-in campaign for the Assembly seat.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes vowed to legalize abortions for good during her 2022 campaign for office.
—Kaely Monahan, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
Additionally, Nike tapped the NBA star Ja Morant to star in their latest collaborative campaign for a collection designed by Mattew Williams.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
In a sign of how much the political landscape has changed, Becton’s predecessor flaunted his support of the death penalty during his successful 2010 campaign for DA.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
Sharon Lafraniere, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2024
Jeff Kahrs, until recently a senior advisor and district director for LaTurner, announced his campaign for Kansas’ 2nd Congressional District on Thursday, a week after LaTurner stunned Kansas Republicans with his decision, citing a desire to pursue other opportunities and spend time with family.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2024
The fact that his measure, Proposition 1, barely survived despite many millions of dollars being spent on the campaign for it, indicates anew that Californians are growing weary of politicians’ promises to end the crisis.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2024
Former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel, who is now a Waukesha County Circuit judge, launched a campaign for Supreme Court in December.
—Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
Fong has endorsed Ken Weir, a member of the Bakersfield City Council and the chairman of the Kern County Republican Party, who is running a write-in campaign for the Assembly seat.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes vowed to legalize abortions for good during her 2022 campaign for office.
—Kaely Monahan, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
Additionally, Nike tapped the NBA star Ja Morant to star in their latest collaborative campaign for a collection designed by Mattew Williams.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
In a sign of how much the political landscape has changed, Becton’s predecessor flaunted his support of the death penalty during his successful 2010 campaign for DA.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Campaign for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/campaign%20for. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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