campaign trail

noun

: a route that takes a candidate for office to different places in order to talk to people during a campaign

The candidates talked about the people they met on the campaign trail.

Examples of campaign trail in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Michigan Democrat has been a frequent sight on the campaign trail this cycle, having supported socialist candidates across the map in Democratic primaries. — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 13 Aug. 2026

For Darline Graham, that tight timeline has meant adjusting to her new role as a senator and hitting the campaign trail, while mourning the unexpected loss of her brother. — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Since the June primary, Hilton has been a constant presence on the campaign trail, crisscrossing the state, holding town halls and news conferences, making speeches and giving media interviews. — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Demuth largely aligned on policy with Qualls, but sought to distinguish herself on the campaign trail by emphasizing her government experience as the first Black woman and Republican woman to serve as House Speaker. — Connor Greene, Time, 12 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for campaign trail

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