electioneer
verb
elec·tion·eer
i-ˌlek-shə-ˈnir 
electioneered; electioneering; electioneers
: to take an active part in an election
specifically
: to work for the election of a candidate or party
electioneerer
noun
Examples of electioneer in a Sentence
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The Fairfax County Republican Committee accused Brabrand of electioneering on behalf of school board candidates backed by the Democratic Party.
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Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2019
The issue of the perimeter aside, Kutzmark said the banners were not electioneering, and not even a political statement.
—The Washington Post, The Mercury News, 11 June 2019
Would there be less electioneering if these procedures weren’t televised?
—WSJ, 11 Sep. 2018
But the burgeoning Progressive movement sought to make casting ballots a peaceful and orderly experience unfettered by electioneering.
—Kate Keller, Smithsonian, 15 June 2018
The group, however, has focused on campaign contributions and disclosures, not electioneering.
—Seth Ogilvie, idahostatesman, 1 Nov. 2017
The rules on electioneering for public employees and officials in Idaho are murky, or nonexistent.
—Seth Ogilvie, idahostatesman, 1 Nov. 2017
The policy still allows a wide range of advocacy on political issues, but in the case of houses of worship, bars electioneering and outright political endorsements from the pulpit.
—Rachel Zoll, The Denver Post, 3 May 2017
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Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2019
The issue of the perimeter aside, Kutzmark said the banners were not electioneering, and not even a political statement.
—The Washington Post, The Mercury News, 11 June 2019
Would there be less electioneering if these procedures weren’t televised?
—WSJ, 11 Sep. 2018
But the burgeoning Progressive movement sought to make casting ballots a peaceful and orderly experience unfettered by electioneering.
—Kate Keller, Smithsonian, 15 June 2018
The group, however, has focused on campaign contributions and disclosures, not electioneering.
—Seth Ogilvie, idahostatesman, 1 Nov. 2017
The rules on electioneering for public employees and officials in Idaho are murky, or nonexistent.
—Seth Ogilvie, idahostatesman, 1 Nov. 2017
The policy still allows a wide range of advocacy on political issues, but in the case of houses of worship, bars electioneering and outright political endorsements from the pulpit.
—Rachel Zoll, The Denver Post, 3 May 2017
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“Electioneer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electioneer. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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electioneer
verb
elec·tion·eer
i-ˌlek-shə-ˈni(ə)r
: to work for a candidate or party in an election
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