campaign for

phrase

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The Washington Examiner reached out to the Moulton campaign for additional comment. — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 13 Aug. 2026

The consumer-products giant plans a substantial campaign for its Always Discreet incontinence pads for women that will air largely during NFL games this season. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

Invento has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the Geo and is offering it at launch special pledge levels starting at US$49. — New Atlas, 9 Aug. 2026

Abarca suspended his campaign for county executive on July 20 after his removal as chair. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for campaign for

• albacore
• alongshore
• antiwar
• anymore
• carnivore
• commodore
• dinosaur
• evermore
• furthermore
• guarantor
• herbivore
• heretofore